Training visa preparation checklist

In general terms, check that the proposed activity is occupational training or professional development of the kind this visa is intended for, and that an approved temporary activities sponsor is involved. Requirements vary — check the official page for current requirements, and a registered practitioner can advise on your circumstances.

Typically the sponsoring organisation must be an approved temporary activities sponsor and, in most cases, the specific training is nominated. Confirm the current arrangements on the official page rather than assuming. A practitioner can advise on timing and sequence.

A clear colour scan of the photo page of your current passport is generally the first document gathered. If you hold more than one current passport or travel document, a copy of each is typically kept together.

Applications generally call for a recent photograph that meets standard passport-photo requirements — plain background, face clearly visible, taken within the last six months.

A national identity card, birth certificate or similar document is typically gathered as supporting proof of identity, along with evidence of any change of name such as a marriage certificate.

Details of the organisation sponsoring your training — typically their temporary activities sponsorship approval or lodgement reference, and the nomination reference for your training position. The visa stage generally links to an approved sponsorship, so these references matter.

Sponsoring organisations are generally asked for evidence of their business operations, such as a business plan, an organisation chart, or a lease or similar agreement showing an active operating business.

Sponsors are also typically asked for evidence of financial standing, such as recent financial statements, business bank statements, activity statements, or a letter from an accountant.

A structured training plan is a central document for this visa. It generally sets out the objectives of the program, a timetable of activities, who will supervise the training, and how progress will be assessed.

Documents showing your background in the occupation or field the training relates to — typically a current CV, copies of qualifications or academic transcripts, and any registration or licensing records relevant to the training.

If you have taken an English test, keep a copy of the results. Evidence of study or work carried out in English is also generally useful to have on hand.

Documents showing you can support yourself during your stay — typically recent bank statements, pay records, or a letter confirming financial support from your sponsor or another party.

Evidence of health insurance covering your time in Australia is generally gathered before lodgement — typically a policy certificate or letter from the insurer showing the cover period.

Police clearance certificates from countries where you have lived are typically requested during processing. Gathering them early generally helps, as issuing times vary by country.

Any document not in English generally needs to be accompanied by a certified English translation, with both the original-language document and the translation kept together.

Check the official page for current requirements before submitting.

After lodgement, applicants typically monitor their ImmiAccount for any requests for further information and respond within the time allowed. A registered practitioner can advise if a request relates to specific circumstances.