Visa Category	Typical PCC Validity	2026 Note
Permanent Residency (189, 190, 491)	12 Months	Mandatory for all applicants 16+ years.
Student Visa (500)	12 Months	Now higher scrutiny for India (Evidence Level 3).
Partner Visas (309/100, 820/801)	12 Months	Often requested at both stages of the visa.
Temporary Work (482)	12 Months	Only if you've lived in a country for 12+ months.

Visa Category	Typical PCC Validity	2026 Note
Permanent Residency (189, 190, 491)	12 Months	Mandatory for all applicants 16+ years.
Student Visa (500)	12 Months	Now higher scrutiny for India (Evidence Level 3).
Partner Visas (309/100, 820/801)	12 Months	Often requested at both stages of the visa.
Temporary Work (482)	12 Months	Only if you've lived in a country for 12+ months.

Visa Category	Typical PCC Validity	2026 Note
Permanent Residency (189, 190, 491)	12 Months	Mandatory for all applicants 16+ years.
Student Visa (500)	12 Months	Now higher scrutiny for India (Evidence Level 3).
Partner Visas (309/100, 820/801)	12 Months	Often requested at both stages of the visa.
Temporary Work (482)	12 Months	Only if you've lived in a country for 12+ months.

Visa Category	Typical PCC Validity	2026 Note
Permanent Residency (189, 190, 491)	12 Months	Mandatory for all applicants 16+ years.
Student Visa (500)	12 Months	Now higher scrutiny for India (Evidence Level 3).
Partner Visas (309/100, 820/801)	12 Months	Often requested at both stages of the visa.
Temporary Work (482)	12 Months	Only if you've lived in a country for 12+ months.