Provisional Resident Return visa 159
Return travel for some former holders of provisional visas. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.
In force
Who it is for
People covered by the Provisional Resident Return visa rules, including former Norfolk Island immigration permit holders and their dependent children (as described in the Home Affairs pricing table). Home Affairs does not publish a separate page in the visa list, so eligibility must be checked case by case.
Main requirements
- Eligibility is not set out on a Home Affairs visa page. Check the Migration Regulations or ask the Department before applying.
Where you apply from
Home Affairs does not publish this on a visa page; ask the registered migration agent.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk. - Check eligibility with care
Confirm you fall within the subclass 159 rules.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent checks the regulations and your visa history before any application.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | A$245 |
| Family member 18 or over | A$125 |
| Family member under 18 | A$60 |
Applications can be combined only where the extra applicant is in the same passport, or is a secondary applicant of a former Norfolk Island immigration permit holder or their dependent child. Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Not listed in the Home Affairs processing time guide. Read 22 October 2026. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- Not within the subclass 159 rules.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- General
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.