What the regulation changes
The Migration Amendment (Training Visas—Application Requirements) Regulations 2026 replaces Schedule 1 subitem 1238(3), table item 2, and Schedule 2 clause 407.411. From 12 November 2026, the general location requirement is offshore at application and grant. The text permits classes specified by the Minister in a separate legislative instrument; it does not itself identify a universally available exception.
Which applications are affected?
Schedule 13 clause 16701 applies the amendments to visa applications made on or after 12 November. Home Affairs says valid earlier applications remain assessed under the rules at lodgement, including the sponsorship and nomination approval requirements introduced on 11 March 2026.
Practical planning
Home Affairs warns that an onshore application from 12 November is invalid even if ImmiAccount accepts submission, and an invalidity decision cannot be merits reviewed. Applicants should check current visa expiry, sponsor and nomination approvals, documents and health arrangements before leaving. An offshore application creates no associated bridging visa; budget for an uncertain wait rather than relying on a predicted grant date.