1. Have an Approved Sponsor

An Australian organisation must sponsor you under the Temporary Activities Sponsorship program.

This can include:

• Australian businesses

• Training organisations

• Educational institutions

• Government agencies

• Professional organisations

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Your sponsor must already be approved before your 407 visa application can be lodged.

See Temporary Activities Sponsor

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2. Have an Approved Nomination Before Applying

Your sponsor must nominate you for an occupational training program.

The nomination must be approved before you apply for the visa.

Australian Commonwealth Government agencies generally do not need to submit a nomination application.

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3. Be Nominated for an Eligible Training Program

The 407 visa covers 3 types of occupational training.

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Occupational Training Required for Registration

Training required to obtain:

• Occupational registration

• Licensing

• Professional membership

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This usually applies where registration or licensing is mandatory to work in Australia or the applicant’s home country.

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Examples:

• Nursing registration

• Medical training

• Engineering licensing

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Occupational Training to Improve Skills

This is the most common 407 visa pathway.

The training must:

• Be workplace-based and structured

• Be specifically tailored to the applicant

• Be properly timed to the training needs

• Relate to an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list

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Applicants usually also need recent relevant experience, including:

• At least 12 months full-time equivalent study or work experience

• Experience completed within the 24 months before the nomination is lodged

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Occupational Training for Capacity Building Overseas

This includes several pathways.

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Overseas Qualification

For overseas students who:

• Are enrolled in a foreign educational institution

• Need practical training, research, or observation in Australia to complete their qualification

This training can generally be approved for up to 6 months.

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Government Support Training

Training supported by:

• An Australian government agency, or

• The applicant’s home country government

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Government support can come from:

• National level

• State or territory level

• Provincial level

The training must be structured, tailored, and directly related to the applicant’s development.

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Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs usually involve:

• Face-to-face classroom-based learning

• Structured professional development activities in Australia

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These programs are generally used by overseas employers sending managerial or professional employees for development or training purposes.

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4. Age Requirement

Applicants are usually required to be at least 18 years old when the visa decision is made.

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5. Visa Requirements if Applying in Australia

If applying inside Australia, applicants generally must hold a valid substantive temporary visa.

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Applications are generally not available for people currently holding:

• Subclass 771 Transit Visa

• Certain Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa visas

• A Special Purpose visa

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If applying after a previous substantive visa ended, the last substantive visa generally must not have been one of the visa types above.

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Applications in some situations may still be possible within 28 days after:

• The last substantive visa ceased

• An AAT decision replacing a visa cancellation decision

• A Ministerial decision not to revoke a visa cancellation

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6. English Requirement

Applicants must have functional English.

As of 2026, common accepted scores include:

• IELTS: average score of at least 4.5

• PTE Academic: overall score of at least 24

• TOEFL iBT: total score of at least 26

• CELPIP General: overall score of at least 5

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Some applicants may also meet the requirement through:

• Eligible passports

• English-language study qualifications

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7. Health Requirement

Applicants and included family members must meet Australia’s health requirement.

This can include:

• Medical examinations

• Chest X-rays

• Additional medical assessments

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See Health Requirement

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8. Character Requirement

Applicants aged 16 years or older generally need to meet the character requirement.

This can include:

• Police clearance certificates

• Background checks

• Character declarations

Additional family members may also be asked to meet character requirements.

See Character Requirement

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9. Health Insurance Requirement

407 visa holders are personally responsible for healthcare costs while staying in Australia.

Applicants generally need adequate health insurance covering:

• Medically necessary treatment

• Hospital care

• Emergency transport

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Health cover must usually be maintained for the full visa stay.

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Some countries may also have reciprocal healthcare agreements with Australia.

See:

• Adequate Health Insurance

• Overseas Visitor Health Insurance

• Reciprocal Healthcare Agreements

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10. Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirement

Applicants must genuinely intend to:

• Stay temporarily in Australia

• Participate only in approved visa activities

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Previous visa compliance may also be considered, including whether applicants substantially complied with conditions attached to previous substantive or bridging visas.

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11. Australian Values Statement

Applicants aged 18 years or older generally need to:

• Read, or have explained to them, the Life in Australia booklet

• Confirm they will respect Australian laws and values

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12. Australian Government Debt Requirement

Applicants and family members, including non-migrating family members, generally must:

• Repay debts owed to the Australian Government, or

• Have formal repayment arrangements in place

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13. Previous Visa Refusal or Cancellation

Previous visa refusals or cancellations can affect eligibility for the 407 visa.

Immigration history may be considered when assessing the application.

In some cases, applicants may still be able to apply for other temporary or permanent visas depending on their circumstances.

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Additional information may also apply for:

• Limitations on applications in Australia

• Offshore applications

• Immigration assistance options

See:

• Limitations on Applications in Australia

• Can I Go to Australia

• Who Can Help With Your Visa Application

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14. Best Interests of the Child

For applicants under 18 years old, the visa application may also consider the best interests of the child.

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407 Visa Requirement Changes From March 2026

From 11 March 2026, applicants can no longer lodge the sponsorship, nomination, and visa application at the same time.
Sponsors must now first receive:

• Temporary Activities Sponsor approval, and

• Approved 407 nomination approval

before the visa application can be lodged. Read the full 407 visa sponsorship and nomination rule changes.

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Employer Sponsorship Requirements for 407 Visa

Sponsors generally must:

• Be an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor

• Provide genuine occupational training

• Directly provide the training unless exempt

• Not negatively affect Australian workers or training opportunities

• Have no serious adverse compliance history

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Related 407 Visa Guides

You may also find these guides helpful:

• 407 visa processing time

• 407 Visa

• Training visa to PR pathway

• 407 Occupation list

• 407 visa without work experience

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Frequently Asked Questions About 407 Visa Eligibility

What are the basic eligibility requirements for the 407 visa?

To be eligible for the Training Visa Subclass 407, applicants generally need:

• An approved sponsor

• An approved nomination before applying

• A genuine occupational training program

• Functional English

• Health insurance

• Health and character clearance

• Genuine temporary stay intentions

You can also read  on the 407 Visa page.

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Do I need a sponsor for a 407 visa?

Yes. A 407 visa applicant must have an approved sponsor before lodging the visa application.

The sponsor must usually be approved under the Temporary Activities Sponsorship program.

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Can I apply for a 407 visa before nomination approval?

No. The nomination must already be approved before the visa application is submitted.

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What types of training are allowed under the 407 visa?

The 407 visa generally allows:

• Occupational registration training

• Skills improvement training

• Capacity building or professional development programs

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Does the training need to relate to an occupation list?

Yes. For the skills improvement stream, the training usually must relate to an occupation on the eligible skilled occupation list.

You can check eligible occupations here:

407 Visa Occupation List

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Do I need work experience for a 407 visa?

Usually yes for the skills improvement stream.

Applicants generally need:

• Around 12 months of relevant full-time equivalent experience

• Experience completed within the previous 24 months before nomination lodgement

This can include:

• Work experience

• Study experience

• Combined study and employment experience

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What English score is required for a 407 visa?

Applicants generally need functional English.

Common accepted scores include:

• IELTS: minimum average 4.5

• PTE Academic: minimum 24

• TOEFL iBT: minimum 26

Alternative English evidence may also be accepted in some situations.

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How long can you stay on a 407 visa?

The 407 visa can generally be granted for up to 2 years depending on the training program.

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Can family members be included in a 407 visa application?

Yes. Eligible family members can usually be included in the application.

They may also need to meet:

• Health requirements

• Character requirements

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Can a 407 visa lead to permanent residency?

The 407 visa itself is temporary and is not a direct permanent residency visa.

However, some applicants later transition to skilled migration or employer-sponsored pathways if eligible.

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Why Work with RACC for Training Visa 407

RACC's registered migration agents (MARA 1572961) specialise in Training Visa 407 applications:

• Assess your eligibility and training program suitability

• Determine correct nomination eligibility type

• Connect you with potential sponsors (where possible)

• Prepare complete sponsorship and nomination applications

• Ensure training program meets Department requirements

• Handle complex cases and unique circumstances

• Advise on future visa pathways after training (482, 186)

• Provide ongoing support throughout your stay

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