Applications can only be lodged after sponsor and nomination approval.
Visa file / Employer sponsored visas
Training visa 407
Workplace training or professional development. Sponsor and nomination must be approved before you apply.
In force
File: 407
Main chargeA$535
Information checked22 October 2026
Personal adviceRegistered agent only
Who it is for
People doing occupational training in Australia for registration, to improve skills in an eligible occupation, or for capacity building.
Published 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 you apply from
In or outside Australia. Holders of a 407 cannot apply for a Student visa in Australia.
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
Sponsor and training plan
The sponsor is approved and prepares a structured training plan.
Where a registered migration agent can helpChecks the training is genuine and compliant.
- 02
Nomination
The nomination must be approved first.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSequences sponsor and nomination before lodgement.
- 03
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 04
Visa application
Lodge with evidence and pay the charge.
Where a registered migration agent can helpAdvises on lawful status while waiting.
- 05
Training
Train only as nominated, then leave at the end. Not a permanent pathway.
Where a registered migration agent can helpPlans later options honestly.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Training | 12 months | 20 months |
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. Read 22 October 2026. Times change monthly and are not a promise. Global visa processing times.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Temporary activities sponsorship | A$420 |
| Nomination | A$170 |
Common refusal reasons
- 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. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Application
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
Sources
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
Where this becomes advice
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
Ask for a referral to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130 Ask for a call back about a referral
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.