Changes to Training Visa (Subclass 407) Application Requirements
Learn about the latest Subclass 407 Training visa changes effective March 2026. Find out new sponsorship and nomination requirements, and how they affect applicants and employers in Australia.
Overview of Subclass 407 Visa Changes
From 11 March 2026, The Australian Government is modifying the Training (subclass 407) visa application rules to make sure the program effectively supports authentic skills development.
Key Requirements for Applicants
Before making a valid Training visa application, all new applicants must ensure that:
Their sponsor is an approved Temporary Activities Sponsor.
Their sponsor’s training nomination has been approved (unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency).
Sponsors need to submit the sponsorship and nomination applications in advance of the planned training start date.
While waiting for their sponsorship and Training visa nomination to be processed, applicants in Australia must hold a valid visa. Bridging visas for the Training visa are only available once a valid application has been submitted.
Note: Training visa applications lodged after 11 March 2026 will not be valid unless both the sponsor and Training visa nomination are approved. Applicants will be informed of the invalid application and their visa application charge refunded.
Applicants may be required to exit Australia or seek an alternative visa while awaiting approval of their sponsorship and Training visa nomination.
Reasons for the change
This visa is intended for people aiming to develop their skills via structured, on-the-job training in Australia.
These measures support the Government’s efforts to prevent ‘permanent temporariness,’ where people ineligible for permanent residence rely on repeated temporary visas, increasing their risk of exploitation.
For more information about the Training Visa (Subclass 407) please visit:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1392