How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 6 months · eTA | Visa-free, usually up to 6 months per entry (officer may set less or more). eTA needed when flying in. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 6 months · eTA | Visa-free, usually up to 6 months per entry (officer may set less or more). eTA needed when flying in. |
 US passport | 6 months visa-free | Visa-free and no eTA needed. Usually up to 6 months per entry; the officer may set a different date. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 6 months | Visitor visa required. Usually up to 6 months per entry; extension possible by applying before expiry. |
Counted in a calendar year.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Canada
Factual resident if you have significant residential ties (home, spouse, dependants). Without ties, you are deemed resident after 183+ days in Canada in the calendar year, unless a tax treaty makes you resident elsewhere.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Canada?
6 months visa-free. Visa-free and no eTA needed. Usually up to 6 months per entry; the officer may set a different date.
How long can British citizens stay in Canada?
6 months · eTA. Visa-free, usually up to 6 months per entry (officer may set less or more). eTA needed when flying in.
How long can EU citizens stay in Canada?
6 months · eTA. Visa-free, usually up to 6 months per entry (officer may set less or more). eTA needed when flying in.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Canada?
Visa · 6 months. Visitor visa required. Usually up to 6 months per entry; extension possible by applying before expiry.
When do you become a tax resident in Canada?
You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Factual resident if you have significant residential ties (home, spouse, dependants). Without ties, you are deemed resident after 183+ days in Canada in the calendar year, unless a tax treaty makes you resident elsewhere.
Can Noverstay count my days in Canada automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.