Training Visa – Class GF (Subclass 407)
Are you recently graduated in Australia or overseas and want to undertake occupational training in Australia for your professional development? The Australian Training Visa Subclass 407 allows eligible applicants to undertake occupational training for professional development or to meet occupational registration and licensing requirements.
The visa duration and conditions depend on the individual application and the applicable immigration requirements. This visa may provide an opportunity to develop professional skills and gain experience through structured occupational training.
Common Visa Criteria
Applicants must meet the applicable eligibility requirements. Depending on the circumstances, these may include:
- ✓ Having an eligible sponsor and meeting the applicable nomination or invitation requirements.
- ✓ Meeting the minimum age requirement and other applicable visa criteria.
- ✓ Meeting the applicable English-language requirements or qualifying for an exemption.
- ✓ Maintaining adequate health insurance where required.
- ✓ Meeting the relevant health and character requirements.
- ✓ Meeting the visa's genuine temporary stay and occupational training requirements, as applicable.
Visa Conditions
If granted a Training Visa Subclass 407, you must comply with the conditions specified in your visa grant notice. These conditions may restrict your work and require you to maintain adequate health insurance.
- ✓ Work restrictions: Work and training activities must comply with the conditions attached to your visa.
- ✓ Health insurance: Maintain the health insurance required by your visa conditions.
- ✓ Family members: Any work restrictions applicable to accompanying family members depend on their visa conditions.
Always review your visa grant notice carefully. Conditions and obligations can vary according to the visa granted and the applicant's circumstances.
Department Visa Fee
Training Visa Subclass 407
Application charges may change. Check the current Department of Home Affairs fee.Employer and Nomination
An employer or organisation intending to sponsor an applicant must meet the applicable sponsorship requirements. The sponsor and applicant must follow the relevant approval, nomination and training procedures.
Depending on the circumstances, supporting documents may include:
- ✓ Business plans and supporting business information.
- ✓ A detailed occupational training plan.
- ✓ Organisational structure and staffing information.
- ✓ Relevant financial statements and business activity records.
- ✓ Evidence of payroll and employment of existing staff, where applicable.
- ✓ Additional documents requested by the relevant authority.
The documents required and the duration of any sponsorship approval depend on the applicable immigration rules and the sponsor's circumstances.
Visa Processing Time
Processing times can vary depending on the application, supporting documents, sponsor arrangements and the Department of Home Affairs' current workload. Applicants should consult the official processing-time information and ensure all required documents are provided.
Occupational Training
Training Visa Subclass 407 is intended for eligible occupational training activities. The proposed training must meet the applicable requirements; having a particular occupation or qualification does not automatically establish eligibility.
If you are currently in Australia or applying from overseas, your eligibility will depend on your circumstances, your proposed training and the applicable visa requirements.
Australian immigration law can be complex. Before making an application, consider seeking advice from an appropriately registered migration agent or another authorised professional.
To discuss your circumstances and understand the available options, please contact AEC Global .