Employer · Subclass 407
Training visa
Workplace training or professional development. Sponsor and nomination must be approved before you apply.
New from 26 October 2026: biometrics for applications made in India. What it means for you →
Who it is for
People doing occupational training in Australia for registration, to improve skills in an eligible occupation, or for capacity building.
Key eligibility
- An approved temporary activities sponsor and an approved nomination before you apply (from 11 March 2026).
- Usually 18 or over; functional English.
- Skills-improvement training: at least 12 months of recent experience or study in the occupation.
- Genuine temporary stay, health insurance, health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In or outside Australia. Holders of a 407 cannot apply for a Student visa in Australia.
Your journey, step by step
Sponsor and training plan
The sponsor is approved and prepares a structured training plan.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent checks the training is genuine and compliant.
Nomination
The nomination must be approved first.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent sequences sponsor and nomination before lodgement.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Visa application
Lodge with evidence and pay the charge. If you apply in India, the Department may ask you to give biometrics at a VFS Global centre after you lodge; book an appointment quickly using the instructions in the request letter.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent advises on lawful status while waiting.
Training
Train only as nominated, then leave at the end. Not a permanent pathway.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent plans later options honestly.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$535 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$535 |
| Family member under 18 | A$135 |
| Subsequent temporary application charge, in Australia | A$700 |
Employer costs
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Temporary activities sponsorship | A$420 |
| Nomination | A$170 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs Global visa processing times. Read 22 October 2026. Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Training not genuine or used as a work arrangement.
- Training plan not structured.
- No recent experience.
- Genuine temporary stay concerns.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
From 26 October 2026, if you apply for this visa in India, the Department may ask you to give biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image). This applies to new applications lodged from that date. The Department sends a request letter with instructions. Most people then book an appointment at a VFS Global Australian Biometrics Collection Centre; some eligible people can use the Australian Immi App instead.
Applications can only be lodged after sponsor and nomination approval.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Training visa (subclass 407)
- Home Affairs: Biometrics
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.