Organisations can sponsor foreign nationals to undertake workplace-based training.

This is the most common type of occupational training, as it encompasses a broader range of on-the-job training to improve skills. This stream can only be utilised for occupations specified on the list of eligible skilled occupations for the 407 visa.

This stream allows for workplace-based training to facilitate the applicant obtaining occupational registration, membership or licensing. This registration, membership or licensing must be mandatory to work in that occupation either in Australia or the applicant’s home country.

Generally, the occupational training should require at least 70% of the training to be on-the-job, as opposed to classroom-based training.

If the registration, membership or licensing is not mandatory, one of the other streams may be better suited.

Occupational training for capacity building overseas includes the following sub-streams:

Overseas qualification: which allows for specifically tailored structured workplace-based training in Australia for up to 6 months for students who:

• are currently enrolled in a foreign educational institution; and
• must complete a period of practical training, research or observation to get their qualification.

Government support: which allows for specifically tailored structured workplace-based occupational training, which has the support of national, state/provincial or territory government agency:

• in Australia; or
• in the applicant’s home country.

Professional development: which allows for overseas employers to send their managerial or professional employees to Australia, to attend training in the form of face-to-face professional development programs consistent with the development of the skills/expertise of the person. These programs must be based in a classroom or similar environment in Australia.

The first step is applying for and obtaining approval to be a Temporary Activity Sponsor (TAS), which requires the business to:

• have a legally established and currently operating business in Australia;
• not have any adverse information regarded against it.

The business undertakes a number of sponsorship obligations, including to assume certain costs, and ensuring that the visa holder only works or participates in the nominated occupation, program or activity.

Once approved, the TAS is valid for 5 years.

The second component is the nomination application, where the business provides details about the applicant, the purpose and type of training, and how and where the training will be provided.

A key component of the nomination application is the preparation of a detailed training programme to support the application.

The nomination will require indication of the relevant stream, which includes either:

• Occupational training required for registration;
• Occupational training to improve skills in an eligible occupation; or
• Occupational training for capacity building overseas.
  

The third and final component is the visa application itself, where the applicant (and any secondary applicants) demonstrates they meet the requirements for a 407 visa.

The main applicant must:

• be at least 18 years of age;
• demonstrate financial capacity to support themselves (and their dependents, if any) for the duration of stay in Australia;
• be a genuine temporary entrant;
• hold the required registration or licenses (where relevant);
• have adequate arrangements for health insurance; and
  satisfy health, character, and English requirements.

The secondary applicant must:

• be a dependant of the main application (e.g. partner or child);
• have adequate arrangements for health insurance; and
• satisfy health, and character requirements.
  

Sponsorship documents

• An Australian Business Number (ABN) registration certificate if you are an Australian-based employer
• An Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN) registration certificate if you are an overseas business registered to operate in Australia
• Evidence of registration in the country you operate in if you do not currently operate in Australia
• If your business has a registered business or trading name, provide a copy of the Business Names Details extract from Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) business name register
• If you are a larger or an established business that has operated over a number of years, provide:
  • profit and loss statements
  • annual report for the most recently concluded financial year
• If you are a smaller or recently established business, provide:
  • tax returns for the most recently concluded financial year
  • recent business activity statements (BAS)
  • recent bank statements
• If you are a new business provide a business plan which includes contracts to provide services, contracts for lease / purchase of business premises, evidence of employment of staff
• If your business is not yet operating in Australia, show your intention to set up in Australia or that you have a contractual obligation to set up in Australia
• Letter of support

Nomination documents

• Employment contract
• Position description
• Letter of support
• Workplace-based training plan
• CV of the person who will be supervising the training position

Visa documents

• Passport bio data pages of all applicants
• Passport sized photograph of all applicants
• Birth certificate for included children
• If in a:
  • married relationship, a copy of your marriage certificate (translated)
  • de facto relationship, evidence of at least 12 months of de facto relationship which address the assessing factors
• If children are between 18 and 23, evidence of financial dependency 
• If including a child under 18 where a parent is not included, evidence of custody
• CV (up to date)
• Educational qualification certificates (if relevant)
• Employment references from previous employers (if relevant)
• English testing (if required)
• Registration, licensing and professional membership certificate (if relevant)
• Police certificates for any country (including Australia) that an applicant aged 16 or over has resided in for 12 months or more (cumulatively)
• Evidence of adequate health insurance in Australia
• Health examinations (if required).

• Assess eligibility for the TAS, nomination and visa applications (see eligibility tab)
• When considering your visa options, if you have a spouse/de facto partner you want to include on your application, it is important to note that as a dependent on a 407 application they will have a work limitation of 20 hours per week
• Consider the ‘functional English’, health and character requirements, and the process of obtaining police clearance certificates and proving English (either through sitting an approved test or providing additional evidence, such as proof of study delivered in English)
• For visa applicants, understand your rights, and for employer sponsors, understand your sponsorship obligations.
  

A TAS generally lasts for 5 years from the date of approval, and some employers may already have a valid TAS. If the employer sponsor does not already hold a valid TAS, this will need to be approved before the Training (Subclass 407) nomination and visa applications can be lodged.

The first step is preparing all the documentation required for the application to ensure that the Department of Home Affairs (Department) has all the information available to correctly assess your eligibility for the Training (Subclass 407) visa (see documents tab).

All documents relevant to your Training visa are uploaded online (scanned or photographed). Ensure all non-English documentation are translated into English. 

Once the TAS has been approved, the nomination can then be finalised, as the details of the TAS will need to be inputted into the nomination application.

The Training (Subclass 407) visa application is completed and submitted online via ImmiAccount, a portal managed by the Department. You will need to:

• Log-in or create an ImmiAccount on the Department’s website
• Complete the visa application form
• Attach relevant documents
• Pay the visa application charges and lodge the application.

Ensure that all family members accompanying the main visa applicant are also added to your visa application.

The Department will send an acknowledgement letter (via email and/or the ImmiAccount portal messaging system) once your application has been submitted and received.

The standard processing times for the Training Subclass 407 visa as at April 2025, is as follows:

• 50% of applications: 6 months
• 90% of applications: 10 months

No updates on the application will be provided during the standard processing time. If more information is required, this will be requested via email. You can read more about what to expect after your visa is lodged at our blog.

Do not travel to Australia until the outcome of your visa application is received and you have been granted the visa (or you otherwise obtain another visa).

Be sure to advise the Department if there are any mistakes on your application, or if your personal circumstances change after you have applied.

The Department will advise you of the outcome of your Training (Subclass 407) visa application in writing.

If your visa application is successful, you will be provided a PDF grant letter, which advises of:

• your visa grant number
• the date your visa starts and ends
• applicable visa conditions.

This visa is electronically linked to your passport, so you would not need a visa label or to attend any Embassy/Consulates. Retain an electronic copy of this grant letter for when you arrive, and whilst you live in Australia.

If you are refused a visa, you will be advised in writing:

• the reason(s) for the unsuccessful application and
• whether you have a right to review the decision

It is vital that you read and understand the refusal notification clearly to understand the timeframe and means of appeal. You can find more information about the appeal process at our Visa Refusals and Review page.