The Subclass 407 Training Visa allows Australian businesses to sponsor overseas professionals to undertake structured workplace training in their occupation. It’s ideal for developing workforce capabilities, especially where the applicant doesn’t meet the criteria for a standard 482 visa.
But before jumping in, employers must understand that the 407 visa involves a three-step process and ongoing compliance obligations – and it’s not a substitute for regular employment.
What Does the 407 Sponsorship Process Involve?
To sponsor someone under the 407 visa, you’ll need to complete three key steps:
- Temporary Activities Sponsorship (TAS) – this grants your business the right to sponsor individuals for training activities and is valid for 5 years.
- Nomination – here you outline the training program, the occupation, and the visa applicant’s details.
- Visa application – the individual submits their visa application once steps 1 and 2 are complete.
What Are the Sponsorship Requirements?
To become a sponsor, your business must:
- Be lawfully operating in Australia – ABN registration, ASIC records, and business premises will be reviewed.
- Show you have the capacity to provide training directly – not just employment or supervision.
- Provide evidence of financial stability, including the ability to pay any allowances or remuneration during the training period.
- Commit to your sponsorship obligations, including compliance with workplace laws and proper record-keeping.
What’s Required for the Nomination?
When nominating a 407 visa applicant, your business must submit:
- The training stream, choose from:
- Training required for occupational registration/licensing
- Training to improve skills in an eligible occupation
- Training for capacity building overseas
- A structured training plan that clearly outlines:
- A timeline and learning objectives
- 70% on-the-job and 30% classroom-based training (best practice)
- How progress will be assessed
- A compliant employment contract, even if the visa is for unpaid or partially paid training.
Ongoing Obligations for Sponsors
Being approved doesn’t stop at visa grant. Sponsors must:
- Deliver the training as outlined in the approved plan
- Monitor and document progress
- Ensure compliance with visa conditions (e.g. English proficiency, health insurance, financial capacity)
- Ensure the applicant only performs tasks related to the nominated occupation and training plan
Key Reminders for Employers
- The 407 visa cannot be used to fill general labour shortages or to bypass 482 visa requirements.
- Any changes to the role, training plan, or employment conditions must be reviewed and reported if required.
- Companies new to sponsorship should seek legal guidance to avoid delays, refusals, or non-compliance.
Need Help?
At Crystal Migration, we help employers:
- Prepare and lodge 407 sponsorship and nomination applications
- Draft tailored, compliant training plans
- Manage ongoing sponsor obligations and reporting
- Advise when a 407 is the best fit, or whether a 482 visa may be more appropriate
Sponsoring on a 407 visa is not just about helping someone train — it’s about doing it by the book.