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The Subclass 402 Training and Research visa is closed to new applications. This page is retained for historical and existing-holder reference.
The current Subclass 407 Training visa or Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa may be relevant depending on the proposed training or activity. They are separate visa subclasses with their own eligibility rules, not automatic replacements for every historical 402 case.
The Subclass 407 visa covers occupational training or classroom-based professional development in Australia. Applicants must have an approved sponsor and nomination.
The Subclass 408 visa covers multiple streams for temporary activities in Australia, including government-endorsed events, specialist programmes, religious work, research activities, sporting and entertainment activities, superyacht crew, exchange arrangements, and domestic work for executives.
This visa is for people who need to come to Australia for formal, structured workplace training, either sent by their employer overseas, or joining a recognised training program with an Australian host organisation.
The Subclass 402 visa is closed to new applicants. Training and temporary activity applications are now made under the Subclass 407 or Subclass 408.
We assess whether the Subclass 407 (training) or Subclass 408 (temporary activity) is the correct visa for your circumstances and activity type.
For the Subclass 407, your Australian training provider must be an approved sponsor and must nominate you for the training programme.
For the Subclass 408, the appropriate stream is identified based on your activity type, such as government-endorsed events, specialist programmes, religious work, or other eligible activities.
Gather required documents including passport, activity or training programme details, sponsor nomination (if applicable), health insurance and financial evidence.
We prepare and submit your visa application with all supporting documentation to the Department of Home Affairs.
The Department processes your application and, once satisfied, grants your visa allowing you to travel to Australia.
Government charges and other costs vary by current visa subclass, stream and circumstances. Use the Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator and current subclass guidance rather than relying on figures on this historical page.
Exact costs depend on individual circumstances, visa subclass and stream. Government fees are subject to change.
For a current 407 or 408 application, use the Department of Home Affairs global visa processing-time guide. The guide is indicative and does not guarantee an individual outcome.
These visas are based on training arrangements or temporary activity participation rather than traditional employment.
The Subclass 407 requires a sponsoring organisation that provides structured occupational training. The Subclass 408 covers specific temporary activities with varying requirements depending on the stream.
New World Immigration can assist both sponsors and applicants in navigating the nomination and application process to ensure all requirements are met efficiently.
Determine whether the proposed purpose may fit the current Subclass 407 Training visa or a Subclass 408 Temporary Activity stream. The correct option depends on the activity and its requirements; neither should be assumed to replace every historical 402 case.
If the Subclass 407 is relevant, check the current sponsor, nomination and training requirements with the Department of Home Affairs. The training plan must be structured and genuinely occupational in nature.
If the Subclass 408 is relevant, confirm which current stream covers the proposed activity and gather evidence required by that stream. Activities and requirements can change.
Arrange adequate health insurance that covers the entire proposed duration of your stay in Australia. This must be in place before lodging your application.
Undergo health examinations with an approved panel physician if required for your activity type. Obtain police clearances from all countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
If a current 407 or 408 pathway is suitable, use the Department's current application instructions and ImmiAccount requirements for that subclass.
Once the visa is granted, ensure you remain in the approved training arrangement or activity stream, maintain your health insurance throughout your stay, and do not exceed the visa's permitted work or study rights.
No. The Subclass 402 is closed to new applications. Depending on the proposed purpose, a current Subclass 407 or 408 pathway may be relevant, but neither is an automatic replacement for every historical 402 situation.
The Subclass 407 is specifically for occupational training or classroom-based professional development and requires an approved sponsor and nomination. The Subclass 408 covers a broader range of temporary activities across multiple streams, including government-endorsed events, specialist programmes, sporting activities, and more.
The duration depends on the visa subclass and stream. Subclass 407 durations align with the training programme. Subclass 408 durations vary by stream, ranging from up to 3 months (Invited Participant) to up to 4 years (Government Endorsed Events).
Yes, you may be able to include your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children in your application. Additional fees and requirements apply for each family member.
These are temporary visas and do not provide a direct pathway to permanent residency. However, experience gained during your stay may support future visa applications through other pathways.
If you have been offered a training opportunity or temporary activity in Australia, the first step is to check the current Department requirements for the Subclass 407 or Subclass 408.
Our team can guide you through the application process and ensure all requirements are met efficiently.