A training or internship visa lets you undertake a structured training placement or internship abroad to gain practical experience. It is learning-focused, time-limited, and often requires a host organisation and a training plan.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-09-15
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Destination
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Purpose
Structured training or internship to gain practical, learning-focused experience.
Who it’s for
Students, recent graduates and early-career professionals with a host placement.
How you apply
Application with a host offer, training plan and sponsor documents where required.
How Krosz helps
Krosz helps you understand the training visa route and prepare documents. We are a private service and not a government authority.
Destinations
Researched from official immigration sources. Each country has its own detailed guide.
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa – Intern and Trainee categories (BridgeUSA)
Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa
Training Employment Pass (TEP)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit – Trainee category
National (D) visa for an internship (Praktikum), with Federal Employment Agency confirmation; Schengen (C) visa for internships up to 90 days
Long-stay visa "stagiaire" (VLS-TS) for students; short-stay visa for internships of 90 days or less
Single permit (GVVA) for work experience as an intern or apprentice
Designated Activities (internship for foreign university students, Notification No. 9)
Long-stay visa for internships (prácticas) under a hosting agreement or internship contract; study visa for non-labour internships
Figures come from each country's official immigration source, linked on every guide. Always confirm before applying.
Overview
A training or internship visa authorises a placement focused on learning rather than productive employment. It is meant for skills development under a structured plan at a host organisation.
It is designed for students on a course-mandated internship, recent graduates gaining experience, or professionals in structured training. The placement is time-limited and tied to the training plan.
It differs from a work visa, which is for productive employment with a salary, and from an exchange visa, which is a broader sponsored programme.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, destination and circumstances — always confirm for your exact case.
Activities
Training placement
Undertaking the structured training at the host.
Learning plan
Following the agreed training plan and objectives.
Mentoring
Working under supervision and mentorship.
Short residence
Living in the country for the placement.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient validity for the placement.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed training/internship visa application.
Host offer
Letter from the host organisation offering the placement.
Training plan
A structured training plan with objectives and duration.
Sponsor documents
Sponsor or institution documents where the route requires them.
Funds proof
Evidence of funds or stipend to support yourself.
Process
Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Secure a placement
Get a host offer with a clear training plan.
Confirm the route
Check whether the route needs a sponsor or your institution's backing.
Prepare documents
Gather passport, host offer, training plan and funds.
Apply & pay
Submit the training/internship visa application.
Processing
The authority verifies the host, training plan and sponsor.
Decision
Receive a visa for the placement duration.
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Comparison
| Point of comparison | Training / Internship Visa | Work Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Learning and skills development | Productive employment |
| Plan | Structured training plan required | Job contract |
| Pay | Stipend or unpaid, learning-focused | Salary from the employer |
| Duration | Time-limited placement | Tied to the job |
Be prepared
Practical
FAQ
About the Training / Internship Visa, answered by Krosz visa experts.
A visa for a structured training or internship placement abroad focused on learning, supported by a host offer and training plan.
No. A training visa is for learning under a training plan; a work visa is for productive employment with a salary.
Some allow a stipend; many are unpaid or learning-focused. Check what compensation is permitted under the route.
Yes. A structured training plan with objectives and duration is a core document and a common refusal point if missing.
A recognised organisation willing to provide structured training and supervision, confirmed in the host offer.
Only for the placement duration shown on the visa. It is not a route to long-term residence.
Sometimes, if you later get a sponsored job offer. You usually need a separate work visa application.
Often yes, especially for course-mandated internships. The institution may act as sponsor.
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