A nomination is required for the Training visa (Subclass 407), where the organisation must nominate a specific workplace-based training program tailored to the individual. The nomination must detail the training activities, location, and how the program addresses the trainee’s skill development needs.
No nomination is required for the Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408). For 408 visa applicants, having an approved TAS is sufficient – the visa application can proceed without a separate nomination step.
This distinction matters for planning purposes. For 407 applications, from March 2026, both the TAS and the nomination must be fully approved before the visa application can be validly lodged – adding time to the overall process that sponsors need to account for.