Applying for a Training Visa in Australia is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional skills and gain valuable work experience in the country. It can also serve as a stepping stone towards future sponsorship, such as the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which could potentially lead to Permanent Residency.
Let us help you understand what documents and requirements are needed for your 407 Training Visa application.
About the Australian Training Visa (Subclass 407)
The Training Visa Subclass 407 is a temporary visa that allows you to participate in workplace-based occupational training activities with Australian companies. This visa focuses on gaining practical experience and improving skills for a job, area of study in higher education, or a professional training program within a real-world work environment.
With the Training Visa Subclass 407, you can stay in Australia with full work rights for up to two years, immersing yourself in the local work culture and expanding your professional network while focusing on hands-on training.
Approved Sponsorship
The Australian company that intends to employ you must obtain approval as a Temporary Activities Sponsor. This demonstrates their ability to directly provide training, unless they are a national Australian Commonwealth Government agency.
Nomination
Your sponsor must nominate you to participate in a program of occupational training.
Age
You must be 18 years old or older at the time of application.
English Proficiency
You need to demonstrate at least a functional level of English proficiency.
Visa History
You must not have had a visa cancelled or a visa application refused in Australia before.
Health and Character
You must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian authorities.
Health Insurance
You must have adequate health insurance coverage.