Because of these changes, careful planning of visa timelines is now essential for applicants considering the Subclass 407 training visa pathway.
The Australian Government has introduced new application requirements for the Training visa (Subclass 407). The new rules apply to Training visa applications lodged on or after 11 March 2026.
From 11 March 2026, new validity requirements apply when lodging a Subclass 407 visa application. Before a valid visa application can be made:
The sponsor must already be approved as a Temporary Activities Sponsor, and
The sponsor must have an approved Training visa nomination for the applicant, unless the sponsor is a Commonwealth agency.
If these requirements are not met, the Subclass 407 visa application will not be valid. This means applicants will not be able to submit a visa application until both approvals are in place.
Previously, applicants were allowed to lodge the visa application at the same time as the sponsorship and nomination applications.
Under the previous process:
could all be submitted concurrently.
The only requirement was that the sponsorship and nomination had to be approved before the visa could be granted.
The new regulations remove this option.
The new validity requirements for the Subclass 407 Training visa may have important implications for applicants who are currently in Australia.
A Bridging visa is only granted after a valid visa application has been lodged. Because the new rules require both the sponsorship approval and training nomination approval before a Subclass 407 application can be lodged, applicants will not be able to access a Bridging visa while waiting for those approvals.
This means applicants must ensure they continue to hold a valid visa during the period when the sponsor is applying for approval and the training nomination is being assessed.
If the applicant’s current visa is due to expire before these approvals are granted, they may need to:
• apply for another visa to remain lawfully in Australia, or
• depart Australia and wait offshore until the sponsorship and nomination have been approved.
Because of these changes, careful planning of visa timelines is now essential for applicants considering the Subclass 407 training visa pathway.
Training visa applications lodged after 11 March 2026 will be invalid if the required approvals are not in place.
If an application is submitted without:
The Department of Home Affairs will:
Because the application is invalid, it will not be processed.
The Government introduced these changes to address integrity concerns within the visa program.
The Subclass 407 Training visa is designed to allow individuals to undertake structured workplace-based training in Australia. In recent years, the Department of Home Affairs identified a significant increase in onshore applications, including cases where the visa was being used to extend temporary stay in Australia rather than for genuine training purposes.
The new requirements are intended to ensure the visa is used for its intended purpose and to support the Government’s efforts to reduce “permanent temporariness.”
Sponsors should lodge their sponsorship and nomination applications well before the proposed training start date to avoid delays.
Want to speak to an Agent about your migration options?
If you are considering applying for a Subclass 407 Training visa, it is important to understand the new requirements and the correct order of applications.
Our team can assist you in assessing your eligibility and planning the sponsorship, nomination, and visa application process.
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