Per entry, set at the border.
Counted in a calendar year.
The rule for US citizens
Visa-free and no eTA needed. Usually up to 6 months per entry; the officer may set a different date.
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. The border officer can give you less, so check the date stamped or recorded when you arrive.
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 |
 Indian passport | Visa · 6 months |
All the details: Canada rules for every passport.
Questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
Not for a short stay. Visa-free and no eTA needed. Usually up to 6 months per entry; the officer may set a different date.
How long can US citizens 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.
When do US 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.