The 407 Training Visa is one of the most practical visa options for professionals who want to develop their skills through structured workplace training in Australia. Whether you are a skilled worker looking to fill a gap in your qualifications, a recent graduate wanting hands-on experience, or an employer looking to train overseas talent, the 407 visa offers a flexible pathway.

At Widen – Migration Experts, we help applicants, sponsors, and migration agents navigate the entire 407 Training Visa process — from sponsorship approval through to visa grant. If you are considering applying in 2026, here is what you need to know.

Ready to check your eligibility? Complete our free 407 Training Visa Assessment or contact us on 02 8188 1887.

What Is the 407 Training Visa?

The 407 Training Visa (Subclass 407) is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia for up to two years to undertake workplace-based occupational training. It is not a work visa — the primary purpose must be genuine skill development, not employment.

The visa covers three types of training:

Occupational training to enhance skills — for people in occupations on the Skilled Occupation List who need to improve specific competencies through structured workplace training.

Training for registration or licensing — for people who need to complete practical training in Australia to meet registration or licensing requirements for their occupation.

Training to promote capacity building overseas — for people who will take skills learned in Australia back to their home country, often supported by government or international development programs.

For a full overview, visit our 407 Training Visa service page.

Who Can Apply for a 407 Training Visa?

To be eligible for the 407 Training Visa, you generally need to:

Have a sponsor. You must be nominated by an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor in Australia. This is typically the business or organisation where you will undertake your training.

Have relevant experience or qualifications. You need at least 12 months of full-time experience or study in your nominated occupation within the last two years.

Meet English language requirements. You will need to demonstrate functional English ability through an approved test such as IELTS or PTE.

Satisfy health and character requirements. This includes medical examinations and police clearance certificates.

Be a genuine temporary entrant. You must demonstrate that your primary intention is to complete the training and that you understand the temporary nature of the visa.

How Much Does It Cost?

As of 2026, the key costs associated with a 407 Training Visa application include:

The visa application fee for the primary applicant is approximately AUD $405. Additional applicants aged 18 and over pay the same amount, while children under 18 are approximately AUD $100 each. There are also costs for medical examinations, police clearances, and potentially English language testing, which vary depending on your circumstances and country of origin.

Professional fees for migration agent services and training plan preparation are separate. At Widen, our 407 Training Plan Writing Service starts from $1,100, and our complete 407 visa application service (including training plan) is available from $5,500.

The Three Stages of a 407 Visa Application

The 407 Training Visa involves three separate applications that must be lodged in sequence:

Stage 1: Sponsorship. The Australian business or organisation must first be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor. This involves demonstrating that the business is lawfully operating, financially viable, and capable of fulfilling sponsorship obligations. Sponsorship approval is valid for up to five years and covers multiple nominations.

Stage 2: Nomination. Once the sponsor is approved, they nominate the specific trainee and submit a structured training plan. The training plan is the most critical document in this stage — it must clearly outline the skills gap, training activities, supervision arrangements, assessment methods, and learning outcomes. A poorly prepared training plan is one of the most common reasons nominations are refused.

Stage 3: Visa application. The trainee then lodges their individual visa application, providing personal documents, evidence of qualifications and experience, English language results, and health and character checks.

At Widen, we manage all three stages for our clients. Our migration agent, Keshab Chapagain (MARN 1576536), has extensive experience with 407 applications across a wide range of industries and occupations.

Why the Training Plan Is So Important

The training plan is the foundation of your 407 nomination. Without a well-prepared, compliant plan, your application is unlikely to succeed — regardless of how strong the applicant or sponsor may be.

The Department of Home Affairs assesses training plans against Migration Regulations 2.72A(15)(b) and 2.72B(3)(a). These regulations require the plan to demonstrate that the training is genuine, structured, workplace-based, and directly related to improving the nominee’s skills in their nominated occupation.

At Widen, every training plan is personally prepared by Keshab Chapagain, who holds both a migration agent registration and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. We conduct a detailed skills gap analysis, map training activities to AQF competencies and ANZSCO duties, and structure every plan in a concise, case-officer-friendly format.

Our 407 Training Plans have maintained a 100% approval rate since 2018.

Common Reasons 407 Visas Get Refused

Understanding why applications fail can help you prepare a stronger one. The most common reasons include:

Generic or templated training plans that are not tailored to the specific nominee and occupation. The Department can easily identify recycled content.

Insufficient evidence of a skills gap. If the nominee already appears highly skilled in the nominated occupation, the Department may question whether training is genuinely needed.

Sponsor compliance issues. If the sponsoring business has a poor compliance history or cannot demonstrate capacity to deliver structured training, the nomination may be refused.

Inconsistent information. Discrepancies between the training plan, nomination, and visa application raise credibility concerns.

Failure to meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement. If the applicant’s circumstances suggest they intend to remain in Australia permanently rather than complete genuine training, the visa may be refused.

For more detail on common mistakes, read our blog post: 5 Common 407 Training Plan Mistakes That Lead to Visa Refusal.

Can the 407 Visa Lead to Permanent Residency?

The 407 Training Visa does not directly lead to permanent residency. However, the skills and experience gained during training can support future visa applications. Many 407 visa holders go on to apply for employer-sponsored visas such as the Subclass 482 (TSS) or Subclass 186 (ENS), or pursue the General Skilled Migration pathway through Subclass 189, 190, or 491 visas.

The key is to use your time on the 407 visa strategically — build your skills, strengthen your relationship with your employer, and work towards meeting the requirements for your next visa pathway.

How Widen Migration Experts Can Help

We provide end-to-end support for the 407 Training Visa, including:

Pre-assessment — we evaluate your eligibility and advise on the best approach before you commit to the application.

Sponsorship application — we prepare and lodge the Temporary Activities Sponsor application for your employer.

Training plan writing — every plan is written from scratch by our migration agent and certified trainer, with a 100% approval rate.

Nomination and visa lodgement — we manage the entire process through to visa grant, including communication with the Department of Home Affairs.

Post-grant support — we advise on compliance obligations and future visa pathways.

Whether you are an applicant, an employer, or a migration agent seeking a training plan for your client, we are here to help.

Get Started Today

If you are considering the 407 Training Visa, the first step is to check your eligibility. Complete our free 407 Training Visa Assessment or contact us directly:

Call: 02 8188 1887 Email: info@widen.com.au Visit: Office 6, 2-16 Anglo Road, Campsie NSW 2194

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