407 Training Visa : Sponsorship, Nomination & Visa Guide
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407 Training Visa - Sponsorship, Nomination & Visa Guide
The Subclass 407 Training Visa allows individuals to undertake structured occupational training in Australia to enhance their skills, meet registration requirements, or support capacity building overseas. The process involves three major stages: sponsorship, nomination, and visa application. Below is a clear breakdown of each step and the requirements involved.
1. Sponsorship: Becoming an Approved Temporary Activities Sponsor
Before a 407 visa can be granted, the sponsoring organisation must be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor. To qualify, the organisation must be lawfully established and actively operating in Australia.
Eligible Sponsor Types
An approved sponsor must be one of the following:
- An Australian organisation such as a company, body corporate, partnership, non‑profit organisation, or unincorporated body (excluding individuals, sole proprietors, or sole traders)
- An Australian Commonwealth, state, or territory government agency
- A foreign government agency operating in Australia (e.g., consulates, trade offices, media bureaus)
- An international organisation recognised by Australia (e.g., the United Nations)
- A superyacht operator, owner, or captain
- A sporting organisation operating in Australia
- A religious institution operating in Australia
Organisations operating under different ABNs must hold separate sponsorship approvals.
Special Rules for Trusts
A Trust cannot be a Temporary Activities Sponsor. Instead, the Trustee must apply for sponsorship. The Trustee must be an eligible Australian organisation such as:
- a company
- a body corporate
- a partnership
- a non‑profit organisation
- an unincorporated body (excluding individuals or sole traders)
The application must be lodged under the Trustee’s legal name and ABN/ACN, and a copy of the trust deed must be provided. Religious institutions must ensure any charitable or tax‑exempt status applies to the Trustee, not the Trust.
Other Sponsorship Requirements
Sponsors must also:
- Demonstrate the ability to meet sponsorship obligations
- Have a strong business record with no adverse information
- Comply with all Australian laws
2. Nomination: Approval of the Training Program
A nomination must be approved before the visa application can be lodged. The nomination outlines the training program and confirms itis a genuine, structured opportunity.
Types of Occupational Training
The 407 visa covers three categories of training:
1. Training Required for Registration
Workplace‑based training needed to obtain mandatory occupational registration, licensing, or membership in Australia or the applicant’s home country.
2. Training to Improve Skills in an Eligible Occupation
Structured workplace training that:
- Is tailored to the applicant’s training needs
- Relates to an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list
- Involves a trainee with at least 12 months of relevant full‑time experience or study completed within the last 24 months
3. Visa Application: Requirements for the Applicant
Once the nomination is approved, the applicant may lodge their Subclass 407 visa application. Applicants must meet several eligibility criteria.
Genuine Temporary Entrant
Applicants must genuinely intend to:
- Stay temporarily in Australia
- Comply with visa conditions
They must also have complied with conditions of previous visas.
Health Requirements
The applicant and any accompanying family members must meet Australia’s health requirements.
Character Requirements
Applicants aged 16 and over must meet character requirements. Additional family members may also be assessed.
Adequate Health Insurance
Applicants must maintain adequate health insurance for the entire stay. Insurance should cover medically necessary treatment and transport.
Some countries have reciprocal healthcare agreements with Australia, but private cover is still recommended.
English Language Requirement
Applicants must demonstrate functional English.
Visa Status Requirements (If Applying in Australia)
Applicants must hold a valid temporary substantive visa, excluding:
- Subclass 403 (Domestic Worker - Diplomatic/Consular stream)
- Subclass 771 (Transit)
- Special Purpose visas
If the applicant does not currently hold a substantive visa, they may still apply if:
- Their last substantive visa was not one of the excluded visas, and
- The application is lodged within 28 days of the previous visa expiring or receiving an ART/Ministerial decision relating to visa cancellation
Summary
The Subclass 407 Training Visa process involves:
- Sponsorship - the organisation must be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor
- Nomination - the training program must be approved
- Visa Application - the applicant must meet health, character, English, and visa status requirements
This structured pathway ensures that training in Australia is genuine, beneficial, and compliant with immigration and workplace standards.
Struggling with 407 Visa & Nomination Requirements? Let Our Lawyers Handle the Application Process
The 407 Training Visa is a three-stage process involving sponsorship, nomination, and the visa application. It is designed strictly for workplace-based training to enhance skills in your current occupation, tertiary study, or field of expertise - not for ongoing work. Whether you are training for registration, skill improvement, or capacity building, you must be supported by an approved sponsor who provides a detailed training plan. If your sponsor or training program changes, a new nomination is required to ensure you remain compliant with Department standards.
Our legal team streamlines the sponsorship and nomination process for the Subclass 407 visa. We handle the complexities of compliance, ensuring your professional development journey is seamless, structured, and successful.
Updated: 10 April 2026
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