Australia’s Subclass 407 Training Visa permits eligible foreign nationals to engage in workplace‑based occupational training without needing a student visa.

The visa is aimed at individuals seeking to improve skills in their current occupation, tertiary study area or field of expertise, and also covers certain professional development programmes.

Applicants must have an approved temporary activities sponsor, and in most cases an approved nomination before lodging the visa application.

The visa fee starts at AUD 535 (about KSh 45,475) for the primary applicant, with additional charges for family members and possible costs for health checks, police certificates and biometrics.

Successful applicants may stay in Australia for up to two years; the visa cannot be extended, though holders can apply for a different visa if they meet its criteria.

Training undertaken under the visa must be paid, and sponsors and applicants must adhere to minimum wage standards set by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The visa covers three categories: training required for professional registration, training to improve occupational skills, and capacity‑building training linked to overseas qualifications or government programmes.

Family members can be included in the original application or later join the primary holder as subsequent entrants via ImmiAccount.

Applicants are warned to verify sponsor and nomination arrangements and to consult the official Subclass 407 page before paying fees or making travel plans.