How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 6 months per visit | Up to 6 months per visit as a visitor. An ETA (£20) is required before travel; you can't live in the UK through frequent visits. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | Citizen · no limit | No limit as a British citizen. |
 US passport | 6 months per visit | Up to 6 months per visit as a visitor. An ETA (£20) is required before travel; you can't live in the UK through frequent visits. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 6 months | Standard Visitor visa required. Up to 6 months per visit. |
Counted in a tax year (starting 06/04).
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in United Kingdom
Statutory Residence Test: resident with 183+ days in the tax year (6 Apr–5 Apr). Fewer days can count via the only-home test, full-time UK work, or the sufficient ties test (from 16 days).
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 United Kingdom?
6 months per visit. Up to 6 months per visit as a visitor. An ETA (£20) is required before travel; you can't live in the UK through frequent visits.
How long can British citizens stay in United Kingdom?
Citizen · no limit. No limit as a British citizen.
How long can EU citizens stay in United Kingdom?
6 months per visit. Up to 6 months per visit as a visitor. An ETA (£20) is required before travel; you can't live in the UK through frequent visits.
How long can Indian citizens stay in United Kingdom?
Visa · 6 months. Standard Visitor visa required. Up to 6 months per visit.
When do you become a tax resident in United Kingdom?
You become tax resident after 183 days in a tax year (starting 06/04). Statutory Residence Test: resident with 183+ days in the tax year (6 Apr–5 Apr). Fewer days can count via the only-home test, full-time UK work, or the sufficient ties test (from 16 days).
Can Noverstay count my days in United Kingdom 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.