Citizenship and residence · Subclass 159
Provisional Resident Return visa
Return travel for some former holders of provisional visas. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.
This page describes published rules only. Protection and humanitarian matters need a specialist with protection experience, and free help may be available from refugee legal services and legal aid. If you are in danger, call 000.
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.
Key eligibility
- Eligibility is not set out on a Home Affairs visa page. Check the Migration Regulations or ask the Department before applying.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Home Affairs does not publish this on a visa page; ask the registered migration agent.
Your journey, step by step
First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helps: A 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 helps: A registered migration agent checks the regulations and your visa history before any application.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| 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.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Not listed in the Home Affairs processing time guide. Read 22 October 2026. Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Not within the subclass 159 rules.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources and checks
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Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.