Training Visa

Workplace training in Australia - build skills for your career

Best for: Nurses, engineers, and healthcare workers seeking structured workplace training to qualify for skilled migration

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Points test

This visa is not points-tested. Eligibility depends on the specific requirements for the subclass rather than a points score.

Key facts at a glance

Visa type

Temporary

Validity

Up to 2 years

Work rights

Training purposes only - not open employment

Pathway to PR

No direct PR pathway - builds experience toward skilled migration

Application fee

AUD $430 (from 1 July 2025)

Processing time

2-8 weeks

Age limit

No age limit

Occupation lists

Must be in a nominated occupation for structured training

Employer sponsorship

Not required

State nomination

Not required

Strengths

Very affordable - only AUD $430
Fast processing - often weeks not months
No points test or employer sponsorship required
Builds Australian work experience for future skilled visa applications

Things to weigh up

Work rights restricted to training activities only
No direct pathway to permanent residency
Must be in a genuine structured training program
Limited to 2 years maximum stay

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General information only, not personal migration advice. Fees, points settings, occupation lists and eligibility are set by the Australian Government and change regularly; always confirm current details with the Department of Home Affairs. Afrovo is QEAC-certified and coordinates formal visa lodgement with MARA-partnered registered migration agents.