Australia Temporary Training Visa, Subclass 407
The Subclass 407 visa supports structured, workplace based training in Australia. It is built for professional development, licensing requirements, or capacity building programs rather than open ended employment.
TEMPORARY VISA
TRAINING FOCUSED
UP TO 2 YEARS
SPONSOR REQUIRED
HOW IT WORKS
Purpose And Overview
The Subclass 407 visa supports structured, workplace based training in Australia. It is not an open employment visa. Every approved activity must connect back to one of three things.
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A current job held by the applicant.
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A field of tertiary study already completed.
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An existing area of professional expertise.
Stay length is set by the approved training program rather than a fixed visa term, up to a maximum of two years. Because the visa is training focused rather than employment focused, the sponsor, the training plan and the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement carry more weight in the assessment than they would on a standard work visa.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
Types Of Occupational Training Covered
Training undertaken on a Subclass 407 visa must fall into one of three categories set out by the Department of Home Affairs.
STAY CONDITIONS
Visa Duration And Conditions
The length of stay on a Subclass 407 visa is set by the approved training program, up to a maximum of two years. A grant also comes with a set of standard conditions. What applies depends on whether an applicant is the primary trainee or an accompanying family member. Expand each condition below for a plain language explanation.
⚠️ Important Note
The exact combination of conditions is set individually on each grant. Confirm the specific set attached to a case through ImmiAccount or a registered migration agent.
GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT
What Home Affair Assesses
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Past visa compliance and departure history.
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Whether the primary intent is training, rather than work or an indefinite stay.
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Ties to the home country, or other compelling reasons to return.
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Reasons the training is not reasonably available in the home country.
SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS
What An Approved Sponsor Must Do
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Hold current approval as a Temporary Activities Sponsor with the Department of Home Affairs.
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Keep contact and business details up to date throughout the sponsorship.
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Notify the Department if training does not commence, or deviates from the approved plan.
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Lodge a structured training plan covering format, objectives and supervision arrangements.
WEIGHING IT UP
Key Benefits And Important Limitations
Frequently Asked Question
Does the 407 visa lead to permanent residency?
No. The Subclass 407 visa is designed solely for temporary training and does not provide a pathway to permanent residency.
Who can sponsor a Subclass 407 visa applicant?
Only an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor, such as an accredited Australian business, institution or government agency, can nominate and sponsor an applicant.
What documentation must the sponsor submit?
A structured training plan detailing the program format, objectives and supervision arrangements. Sponsoring entities must also maintain compliance and notify Home Affairs of any changes.
How long is the Subclass 407 visa valid?
Up to 2 years, based on the length of the approved training program.
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