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Training visa 407 australia

Subclass 407

The Training Visa (407): Structured Workplace Training in Australia.

The 407 is for people who want to come to Australia to learn, not to take an ongoing job. It supports structured workplace training under a real plan, with an approved sponsor. It's temporary by design - and it needs to look that way from the start.

Structured training, not a jobNeeds an approved sponsorA clear training plan
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What the 407 Is

A training visa. The whole point is learning, not employment.

You come to Australia to build skills under a structured plan, sponsored by an approved temporary activity sponsor, and then the visa ends. It's time-limited by design - commonly up to around two years - though the exact period is set by the government and reviewed over time.

It covers three broad purposes. Workplace-based training that improves your skills in an eligible occupation; training that prepares you for a role in an overseas workplace; and capacity-building or professional development where broader skill growth is the goal. Which one fits depends on what you actually need to learn and why.

This is a training visa, not a back door to a job. If your real goal is ongoing employment in Australia, the 407 is the wrong tool, and a poorly framed application can be refused for exactly that reason. We'll be honest with you about whether the 407 fits - or whether a work visa is what you're really after.

407 at a Glance
Subclass407
PurposeStructured training
NeedsApproved sponsor
TypeTemporary
Not forOngoing employment
Key documentA real training plan
What You'll Need

The main requirements for a 407.

  • An approved temporary activity sponsor to support your application
  • A structured training plan that sets out exactly what you'll learn and how
  • Training that fits one of the three eligible purposes
  • Evidence you have the background to benefit from the training
  • Adequate health insurance for your stay, and the usual health and character requirements

The training plan is the heart of a strong 407 application. The Department wants to see real training with a clear structure, supervision and an end point - not unpaid work dressed up as learning. A vague plan is one of the most common reasons these applications run into trouble.

Timeline & Fees

How long it takes, and what it costs.

Two questions come up first - how long until the visa is granted, and how much it costs. Both depend on your circumstances, so the figures below are typical ranges to set expectations, not promises. The grant time also rests on the sponsorship sitting behind your application.

Typical grant time Generally around 8 to 12 weeks once the application is decision-ready, depending on your case and current Department workloads. Incomplete sponsorship or a thin training plan can extend this.
Sponsorship step first Your sponsor's approval as a temporary activity sponsor often runs in parallel or just ahead, so build that lead time in. The clock on the visa really starts once the file is genuinely ready to decide.

Fees depend on your circumstances, and we quote in writing. A 407 involves a government application charge plus our professional fee, and the totals shift with your situation - onshore or offshore, family members included, and how much sponsorship work is needed. We don't publish a flat price; see fees and how we quote for how we set and confirm costs before any work begins.

Common Questions

Your 407 questions.

The 407 is granted for a set period tied to your training plan, commonly up to around two years. The exact length is set by the government and reviewed over time - we'll confirm the current figure for your case. It's temporary by design and ends when the training does.
The 407 is for training, not ongoing employment, so any work has to be part of your structured training plan rather than a separate job. That's the line that separates it from a work visa. If your real aim is to hold a job in Australia, the Skills in Demand visa (482) is the right path - and we'll say so plainly.
A strong plan sets out exactly what you'll learn, how it'll be delivered and supervised, and when it ends. It needs to read as genuine, structured training rather than unpaid work in disguise - which is a common reason these applications fail. We help you build a plan that holds up to scrutiny from the start.
The Skills in Demand visa (482) is for ongoing employment in a skilled occupation - you're filling a job, not being trained. The Temporary Activity visa (408) covers short-term activities like events, entertainment or invited work, rather than structured occupational training. The 407 sits in its own lane: learning under a plan.
As a guide, grant times generally sit around 8 to 12 weeks once your application is decision-ready, though this varies with your circumstances and current Department processing volumes. A complete sponsorship and a well-evidenced training plan tend to move faster; gaps or a vague plan can extend the wait. We confirm the current expectation for your situation rather than promise a date.
It may be possible if your training genuinely needs more time and your sponsor supports a further application, but it is never automatic and never guaranteed. The Department will look at whether the extra period is real, structured training rather than a way to stay on. If you can see the training running long, raise it with us early so the case is framed honestly from the outset.
That depends entirely on your circumstances. Some people move on to the Skills in Demand visa (482) if ongoing skilled work is the goal, some look at skilled permanent residence pathways, and others return home as the visa intends. There's no single answer and nothing is guaranteed, so it needs an individual assessment of your skills, occupation and intentions. We can map the realistic options before your 407 runs out.
A 407 involves a government application charge plus our professional fee, and the total depends on your circumstances - whether you apply onshore or offshore, whether family members are included, and how much sponsorship work your case needs. We don't publish a flat price because it would mislead. We set out the costs in writing before any work starts; see fees and how we quote.
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Written and reviewed by Brian Chan, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 2217857)

Visa Store Australia, Perth · Last reviewed June 2026 · Verify on the MARA register · General information only, not personal migration advice.

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