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Subclass 407

Training Visa

The Subclass 407 Training visa allows individuals to come to Australia to participate in occupational training to enhance their skills in their nominated occupation. It is primarily a workplace-based training visa — not a work visa — and is commonly used by multinationals to upskill offshore staff in Australian operations, or to bring trainees into structured professional development programs.

Visa Type

Temporary

Duration

Up to 2 Years

PR Pathway

No

Sponsor

Required

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Three main types

  • Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation
  • Occupational training for registration
  • Occupational training for capacity building overseas – including training as part of overseas qualification, government supported programs or professional development for home country employer

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Key Features

  • Sponsored by an approved Training sponsor or an associated entity
  • The training must be genuine workplace-based training (not production work)
  • Training plan required: structured, supervised, with defined learning outcomes
  • Applicant must have relevant background and qualifications for the training
  • English language requirements apply (generally functional English)
  • 407 nomination application must be approved before you can lodge a 407 visa

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Common Use Cases

  • Multinationals upskilling overseas staff in Australian processes or technology
  • Professional development programs — lawyers, accountants, engineers
  • Medical practitioners undertaking specialist training placements
  • Corporate training programs for offshore employees of the same group
  • Government-sponsored training initiatives

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What We Help With

  • Training plan development and compliance with Department requirements
  • Sponsor registration as a Training sponsor (if required)
  • Distinguishing genuine training from production work (critical for compliance)
  • Duration planning and whether extension is possible
  • Whether the 407 or 482 is more appropriate for the engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 407 Training Visa

The Subclass 407 is a training visa — the holder comes to Australia to undergo structured training in their occupation, not to fill a productive employment role. The 482 is an employment visa, in which the holder fills a genuine position with their sponsoring employer. The 407 is appropriate when the primary purpose is skills development; the 482 is appropriate when the person will be working in an ongoing operational capacity. Using the 407 for production work is a compliance risk — we advise on the correct visa before any application is lodged.

The Department requires a structured training plan that details: the training objectives; the specific skills and competencies to be gained; the training methods (on-the-job, mentoring, structured learning); the training supervisor details; and a timeline with measurable milestones. The plan must demonstrate that training is the primary purpose and that the trainee will not simply be performing production work. We assist in developing training plans that satisfy the Department’s requirements.

The 407 visa can be granted for up to 2 years. The length of the approved training program determines the duration. Extensions are possible if the training plan is extended and the Department approves the continuation. The visa does not lead to permanent residency, so if the trainee wishes to transition to an ongoing employment role after training, they would need to apply for an appropriate work visa such as the 482.

Yes. To sponsor a 407 visa applicant, the business must be approved as a Training Sponsor by the Department of Home Affairs. This is a separate sponsorship type from the Standard Business Sponsorship used for 482 visas. Some businesses hold both. We assist with the Training sponsor registration process as part of the 407 engagement if the business is not already registered.

Yes. 407 visa holders can receive a training allowance or stipend, and in occupational training streams can be paid in accordance with the relevant workplace instrument. However, the payment must be consistent with the training nature of the engagement. Paying a 407 holder as a full production employee without a genuine training structure is a compliance risk for both the sponsor and the visa holder. We advise on appropriate remuneration structures as part of the training program design.

Running a Training Program for Overseas Staff?

We’ll ensure your program is structured compliantly and your trainees arrive on time — with a training plan the Department will approve.

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