Subclass 407 Training Visa
Sponsorship, nomination, and visa applications. We work with businesses, migration agents, and skilled workers.
The Subclass 407 is for structured workplace training in Australia. It's a three-step process — sponsorship, nomination (with Training Plan), and visa application — and we provide services across all three stages.
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How the 407 process works
Sponsorship
The business applies to become an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor.
Employer's obligation. Employer pays.
Nomination
The business nominates a specific role for a specific person. The Training Plan sits here.
Employer's obligation. Employer or their agent pays.
Visa Application
The worker applies for the 407 visa after nomination is approved.
Worker's application. Worker pays.
The Training Plan is a nomination-stage document and is a legal obligation of the employer. The worker cannot legally pay for it because it must demonstrate the employer's genuine training commitment.
March 2026 sequential lodgement rules
From 11 March 2026, the three stages must be lodged sequentially. Sponsorship must be approved before nomination can be lodged. Nomination must be approved before the visa application can be lodged. End-to-end processing now takes approximately 9–12 months. Reference: Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Sponsorship Requirements) Regulations 2026.
407 Training Visa eligibility
The Subclass 407 is for an overseas national who has been nominated by an approved Australian sponsor to undertake a structured, workplace-based program of occupational training. It is a temporary visa: it lets the nominee live in Australia for the duration of the approved training and work for the sponsor in the activities described in the Training Plan. It is not a general work visa, and it is not designed as a permanent residency stepping stone in its own right.
407 visa work rights and entitlements
- Stay duration. Up to the period set in the approved nomination (typically 6, 12, 18 or 24 months).
- Work rights. The nominee may work for the sponsor in the activities described in the Training Plan. The 407 is not an open work-rights visa — work outside the approved training program is not permitted.
- Family members. Eligible family members can generally be included in the same application or apply as subsequent entrants, subject to the relevant criteria. Family work rights depend on the conditions imposed at grant.
- Travel. Multiple-entry travel facility, valid for the duration of the visa.
407 visa English requirements (IELTS & equivalents)
The Department applies an English language requirement to 407 nominees. Acceptable evidence includes IELTS (typically with a specified average and component minimum), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge Advanced English, and OET, with score thresholds set by the Department. Applicants from certain passport-issuing countries (UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland) are generally exempt from the formal test requirement. The current required scores and exemption list should be verified at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before lodgement — the thresholds change periodically.
What changed for the 407 in 2026
The most significant 2026 change to the 407 framework is the sequential lodgement requirement — sponsorship must be approved before nomination can be lodged, and nomination must be approved before the visa can be lodged. This replaces the previous concurrent-lodgement option and lengthens end-to-end timelines. See the sequential lodgement callout above for details. Other settings — visa application charges, English thresholds, occupation eligibility — are revised from time to time by legislative instrument; verify before lodging.
These are general descriptions of the visa product, not migration advice for any specific person. The exact entitlements that apply to a particular nominee — including any visa conditions imposed at grant — turn on the individual decision and should be confirmed before any travel or work decision.
What the 407 is not designed for
- A substitute for the Subclass 482 Skills in Demand. If the case is really about filling a paid role with an overseas worker who can already do the job, the appropriate visa is the 482 — see our Subclass 482 Skills in Demand page.
- A general internship or work-experience visa. The training has to be structured, supervised, and aligned with a specific occupation.
- A cost-arbitrage exercise. Sham low-pay arrangements dressed up as "training" are a frequent refusal trigger and a sponsor-compliance risk.
- A direct PR pathway. The 407 may form part of a longer migration plan, but the visa itself is temporary and does not on its own lead to permanent residency.
Sponsor type — and a common trap
The sponsor must hold approval as a Temporary Activities Sponsor (TS), or be a Commonwealth Government agency where that limited pathway applies. Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) — the sponsorship used for the 482 and 186 — does not authorise 407 sponsorship. A business that already holds SBS still needs separate TS approval before it can lodge a 407 nomination. This is one of the most common pre-lodgement issues we see.
Our services & fees
All amounts shown are professional fees only. Government application charges (Home Affairs filing fees) are separate and paid directly to the Department.
Current Department of Home Affairs application charges for the 407 visa applicant are approximately AUD $1,500 (subject to change — verify current rate at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au).
Sponsorship Application
$2,000 + GST
We help businesses apply to become approved Temporary Activities Sponsors. One-off approval, valid five years.
Who pays: the business.
Enquire about sponsorshipNomination + Training Plan
$3,500 + GST
We draft the Training Plan and lodge the nomination application together. For approved sponsors who need a specific worker nominated.
Typical turnaround: 3–5 business days from receipt of full information.
Who pays: the business or their migration agent.
Enquire about nominationTraining Plan Only
$990 incl GST
Training Plan drafting only, for businesses or migration agents who are managing the nomination themselves.
Typical turnaround: 3–5 business days from receipt of full information.
Who pays: the business or migration agent.
Note: Terms and Conditions apply for this service.
Enquire about Training Plan onlyVisa Application
$3,500 + GST
We help skilled workers prepare and lodge the 407 visa application after their employer's sponsorship and nomination are approved.
Who pays: the visa applicant.
Enquire about visa applicationFor migration agents: white-label 407 Training Plan documentation is available on a documents-only basis. Learn about our agent services →
Costs paid directly to the Department (separate from our fees)
Home Affairs charges these separately. The amounts change from time to time — verify current rates at the Department before any business decision.
- Sponsorship application charge — payable when the business applies to become an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor.
- Nomination application charge — payable when the nomination (including the Training Plan) is lodged.
- Visa application charge — payable by the visa applicant when the 407 visa application is lodged; additional applicant charges apply for family members included in the application.
- Biometrics, health examinations, English testing, police clearances and document translations — payable to the relevant external providers as required for the file.
Current charges: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Common 407 occupations and structured training requirements
The 407 visa is for occupational training that is structured, supervised, and demonstrably tied to a specific occupation.
- Trades (e.g., chef, electrician, mechanic, plumber)
- Professional roles where structured workplace training will close a clear skills gap (e.g., engineering, IT, healthcare professionals adapting to Australian workplace requirements)
- Workplace-based training in industries with skills shortages
- Training to enhance qualifications obtained overseas
The training must be structured (with weekly schedules, supervision, and progression), genuine (the role must require the training), and tied to a specific occupation. Training Plans that look like "shadowing" or general work experience face high refusal risk.
The nominated workplace trainer or supervisor must have demonstrated expertise in the occupation being taught — typically through formal qualifications (Certificate IV or higher) and relevant industry experience. Training Plans with unqualified or unidentified trainers are commonly refused.
For a section-by-section walkthrough of the Training Plan — including an illustrative entry, a sponsor-type matrix, the "genuine training need" test, the 11 March 2026 sequential lodgement rules, and the recurring refusal grounds — see 407 Training Plan Template & Requirements 2026.
If a nomination has already been drafted by another agent or in-house and you want an independent second opinion before lodgement, an RMA peer review is available through our fixed-fee Pre-Lodgement Risk Audit (24–48 hour turnaround, peer review only — does not place WIDEN on the record).
Sponsorship enquiry
For businesses considering becoming an approved 407 sponsor.
Nomination + Training Plan enquiry
For approved sponsors who need a worker nominated and a Training Plan drafted.
Training Plan only enquiry
Training Plan drafting only — you manage the rest of the nomination yourself.
Visa application enquiry
For skilled workers whose employer's sponsorship and nomination have been (or will be) approved.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the whole 407 process take in 2026?
Under the sequential lodgement rules in force from 11 March 2026, the three stages — sponsorship approval, nomination approval (with Training Plan), and visa application — are decided one after the other rather than in parallel. End-to-end timelines depend on Department processing queues at each stage and the completeness of the file. Indicative ranges should be confirmed against current Home Affairs processing times before any business or relocation decision.
Can a business that already holds Standard Business Sponsorship for the 482 use that approval to sponsor a 407 nominee?
No. Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) is the sponsorship category for the Subclass 482 and 186. The 407 requires separate approval as a Temporary Activities Sponsor (TS). A business that holds SBS still needs a TS approval before lodging a 407 nomination.
Who pays for the sponsorship and nomination?
Sponsorship and nomination are the employer's obligations and the costs sit with the employer. Migration Regulation 2.87 prohibits a sponsor from recovering certain sponsorship costs from the sponsored person, including the cost of becoming a sponsor and the cost of the nomination. The 407 visa application itself is the worker's application and the worker generally pays for it.
What is the difference between WIDEN's 'Nomination + Training Plan' and 'Training Plan only' services?
Nomination + Training Plan is the full service — we draft the Training Plan, prepare the nomination form, and lodge it on behalf of the sponsor. Training Plan only is a documents-only service: we draft the Training Plan and hand it back to the sponsor or their migration agent to lodge themselves. The choice between them is usually driven by whether the sponsor or their existing agent wants to remain on the record for the nomination.
Can a migration agent engage WIDEN on a white-label basis for 407 documentation?
Yes. WIDEN routinely provides 407 Training Plan and nomination documentation to other registered migration agents on a documents-only basis under a written service agreement. See the For Migration Agents page for the agent-to-agent terms and the documentation we produce.
Are government application charges included in WIDEN's fees?
No. The fees shown on this page are professional fees only. Home Affairs application charges — sponsorship application charge, nomination training contribution charge where applicable, visa application charge and biometrics — are separate, are payable to the Department, and change from time to time. Current Department charges should be verified at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before any business decision.
Can WIDEN guarantee the 407 will be approved?
No. Section 15 of the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022 prohibits any guarantee about the outcome of a visa, nomination or sponsorship matter. WIDEN's commitment is to prepare each stage of the 407 file to a current, defensible standard against the published criteria — the decisions remain with the Department.
What happens before any 407 work begins?
Migration advice for a specific matter begins after a paid initial consultation under section 43 of the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022. A written service agreement is issued before any further work commences under section 42. The OMARA Consumer Guide is provided to all clients before the consultation begins.
What we can and cannot do
We cannot guarantee outcomes. No migration agent legally can. This is a requirement of section 15 of the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022.
We do not assist with sham training arrangements. Training Plans must demonstrate genuine, structured, supervised training tied to a specific occupation.
Training Plans we draft are prepared against the statutory framework for occupational training nominations — paragraph 140GB(1)(b) of the Migration Act 1958 read with Migration Regulation 2.72 (criteria for approval of a nomination) and the policy and instrument framework that applies at the time the nomination is decided.
We do not assist a sponsor to recover sponsorship or nomination costs from a sponsored person. Migration Regulation 2.87 prohibits a sponsor from recovering certain costs — including the cost of becoming a sponsor and the cost of the nomination — from the person who is sponsored.
We provide migration advice only after a paid initial consultation under section 43 of the Migration Agents Code of Conduct 2022, with a written service agreement issued before any further work commences under section 42.
The OMARA Consumer Guide is provided to all clients before the consultation begins.
Our fees are professional fees only. Government application charges, biometric fees, health checks, and other Home Affairs charges are separate and paid directly to the Department.
Professional indemnity insurance is held as required under the Migration Agents Regulations 1998.
References on this page to legislation, instruments and Department processes are current at the date of publication. Readers should verify current settings at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before acting.
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