Australia's Department of Home Affairs grants the Training visa (subclass 407) for workplace-based training that improves your skills in your current occupation, area of tertiary study or field of expertise, or for a professional development programme. An approved temporary activities sponsor must sponsor and nominate you before you apply. The visa allows a stay of up to 2 years. Applicants must usually be 18 or older and have functional English.
Who can apply
Nationality
Home Affairs sets no nationality bar; only Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens get a lower fee. A Tunisian qualifies with an approved sponsor and nomination.
Sponsor and nomination
An approved temporary activities sponsor must sponsor you and, unless it is a Commonwealth Government agency, have its nomination approved before you apply.
Age and English
Usually 18 or older when the visa is decided, functional English, adequate health insurance and the Australian values statement.
Funding and what it does not cover
Home Affairs says all work done in Australia must be paid at the Fair Work minimum wages. The sponsor documents allowances, accommodation and stipends. The visa fee is shown by the Visa Pricing Estimator.
Covered
Pay for any work done during the training, at least the Australian minimum wage
You pay
Health checks, police certificates and biometrics, which may cost extra
