Set by your visa.
Counted in a tax year (starting 06/04).
The rule for Indian citizens
Standard Visitor visa required. Up to 6 months per visit.
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 United Kingdom 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).
Other passports
| Passport | Stay |
|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 6 months per visit |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | Citizen · no limit |
 US passport | 6 months per visit |
All the details: United Kingdom rules for every passport.
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the UK?
Yes. Standard Visitor visa required. Up to 6 months per visit.
How long can Indian citizens stay in the UK?
Visa · 6 months. Standard Visitor visa required. Up to 6 months per visit.
When do Indian citizens become tax resident in United Kingdom?
You become tax resident in United Kingdom 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 the UK?
Yes. The app logs the country you’re in each day and reminds you before your United Kingdom 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.