How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | e-Visa · 180/yr | e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | e-Visa · 180/yr | e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available. |
 US passport | e-Visa · 180/yr | e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available. |
 Indian passport | Citizen · no limit | No limit as a Indian citizen. |
Counted in a tax year (starting 01/04).
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in India
Resident with 182+ days in the tax year (1 Apr–31 Mar); or 60+ days plus 365+ days in the previous 4 years (60 becomes 120 for Indian citizens/PIOs with Indian income over ₹15 lakh, 182 for those leaving for work). High-earning citizens not taxed elsewhere can be deemed resident.
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 India?
e-Visa · 180/yr. e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available.
How long can British citizens stay in India?
e-Visa · 180/yr. e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available.
How long can EU citizens stay in India?
e-Visa · 180/yr. e-Tourist Visa needed. The 1- and 5-year e-visas allow at most 180 days per calendar year; a 30-day e-visa is also available.
How long can Indian citizens stay in India?
Citizen · no limit. No limit as a Indian citizen.
When do you become a tax resident in India?
You become tax resident after 182 days in a tax year (starting 01/04). Resident with 182+ days in the tax year (1 Apr–31 Mar); or 60+ days plus 365+ days in the previous 4 years (60 becomes 120 for Indian citizens/PIOs with Indian income over ₹15 lakh, 182 for those leaving for work). High-earning citizens not taxed elsewhere can be deemed resident.
Can Noverstay count my days in India 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.