Set by your visa.
Counted in a calendar year.
The rule for Indian citizens
Visitor visa required. Usually up to 6 months per entry; extension possible by applying before expiry.
Your days, with an example
Arrive on Sun 1 November 2026 and day 180 is Thu 29 April 2027. The day you arrive counts as day 1. On a visa, the dates and stay length printed on it, or given at the border, are what count.
Staying longer
You become tax resident in Canada 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.
Other passports
| Passport | Stay |
|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 6 months · eTA |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 6 months · eTA |
 US passport | 6 months visa-free |
All the details: Canada rules for every passport.
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Yes. Visitor visa required. Usually up to 6 months per entry; extension possible by applying before expiry.
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 Indian citizens become tax resident in Canada?
You become tax resident in Canada 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?
Yes. The app logs the country you’re in each day and reminds you before your Canada 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 before you travel.