Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Gain recognised Australian workplace training to advance your career, upgrade your occupational skills, and open doors to permanent residency. The 407 visa bridges the gap between your qualifications and Australian professional standards.
What is the Training Visa (Subclass 407)?
The Training Visa (Subclass 407) is an Australian temporary visa that allows people to come to — or stay in — Australia to improve their occupational skills through structured workplace training.
Unlike a standard study visa, the 407 is entirely workplace-based. You work alongside Australian professionals in your field under a structured training plan approved by your sponsoring organisation.
This visa is particularly popular for cooks, hospitality workers, tradespeople, IT professionals, healthcare workers, and other occupations where hands-on Australian experience is required for registration or career advancement.
Three Types of Training Activities
Occupational Training
For workers who need Australian workplace-based training to meet requirements for registration or licensing in their occupation (e.g., cooks, engineers, healthcare workers).
Professional Development
For employees of a foreign business sent to Australia to participate in professional development provided by an Australian business with an established relationship.
Government-Sponsored Training
For people who are nominated by an overseas government or a government-funded organisation for training purposes in Australia.
Nominee (Applicant) Eligibility
To be eligible for the 407 visa as a nominee (the person coming to Australia), you must:
- Be nominated by an approved 407 visa sponsor
- Have a genuine need for the training you are seeking
- Hold relevant qualifications or work experience for the training activity
- Meet English language proficiency requirements
- Meet Australian health requirements (chest x-ray / medical exam)
- Have no significant criminal record (character requirement)
- Intend to stay temporarily (Genuine Temporary Entrant)
Sponsoring Organisation Requirements
An approved sponsor must:
- Be approved by the Department of Home Affairs as a 407 sponsor
- Operate a lawful and active business in Australia
- Provide a structured training plan for the nominee
- Ensure the training is genuine and occurs in the nominee's nominated occupation
- Not exploit or underpay the training visa holder
- Meet work health and safety obligations
Dream Door can help employers become approved sponsors and prepare all nomination documentation — so both you and your employer are covered.
Application Process
Identify Sponsor & Training Plan
We help you find or verify an approved training sponsor and create a compliant training plan.
Sponsor Approval (if needed)
If your employer is not yet a 407 sponsor, we guide them through the approval process with the Department of Home Affairs.
Nomination Lodgement
The sponsor nominates you for the 407 visa — we prepare and lodge all nomination documents on their behalf.
Visa Application
You (the nominee) lodge the visa application. We prepare your personal statement, health checks, police clearances, and all supporting documents.
Visa Grant & Training Begins
Once granted, you commence your structured training program. Dream Door remains on hand for any conditions or extensions.
407 Training Visa FAQs
Yes, but only for genuine training activities. The sponsor must pay at least the Australian market rate for the role. The payment must reflect the training nature and must not be used to fill an employment gap instead of genuinely training.
The 407 visa can be granted for up to 2 years, depending on your training plan. The specific duration is set based on the nominated training activity and its approved timeframe.
Yes. Your partner and dependent children can be included as secondary applicants on your 407 visa application. They are generally allowed to study and may have limited work rights.
The 407 is not restricted to a specific occupation list, but the training must be genuine and in line with your nominated occupation. Common occupations include: cooks, chefs, engineers, IT professionals, healthcare workers, tradespeople, hospitality managers, and more.
The 407 visa itself does not directly lead to PR, but successfully completing Australian workplace training can significantly strengthen a future PR application — especially through skilled migration streams or after transitioning to an employer-sponsored visa like the 482 or 186.
Ready to Start Your Training Visa Journey?
Whether you're a candidate or an employer wanting to be a sponsor, Dream Door's registered migration agents are ready to help you every step of the way.