diff --git a/schemas/vrf.yml b/schemas/vrf.yml
index 1010596..802429e 100644
--- a/schemas/vrf.yml
+++ b/schemas/vrf.yml
@@ -105,6 +105,7 @@ nodes:
         peer: InfraDevice
         cardinality: one
         kind: Parent
+        optional: false
       - name: import_targets
         peer: InfraRouteTarget
         identifier: vrf_assignment_import_targets