How long can you stay in United States?

90 days on ESTA for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year.

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport90 days on ESTAUp to 90 days per entry on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program). No extensions or change of status.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport90 days on ESTAUp to 90 days per entry on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program). No extensions or change of status.
US passportCitizen · no limitNo limit as a US citizen.
Indian passportB1/B2 visaB1/B2 visa required. The stay is set by CBP at entry, usually up to 6 months; extensions can be requested.
Don’t count your United States days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a calendar year.

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in United States

Substantial Presence Test: at least 31 days this calendar year and this year's days + 1/3 of last year + 1/6 of the year before ≥ 183. Closer-connection and treaty exceptions may apply.

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.

Count your days in United States automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in United States?

Citizen · no limit. No limit as a US citizen.

How long can British citizens stay in United States?

90 days on ESTA. Up to 90 days per entry on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program). No extensions or change of status.

How long can EU citizens stay in United States?

90 days on ESTA. Up to 90 days per entry on ESTA (Visa Waiver Program). No extensions or change of status.

How long can Indian citizens stay in United States?

B1/B2 visa. B1/B2 visa required. The stay is set by CBP at entry, usually up to 6 months; extensions can be requested.

When do you become a tax resident in United States?

You become tax resident after 183 days in a calendar year. Substantial Presence Test: at least 31 days this calendar year and this year's days + 1/3 of last year + 1/6 of the year before ≥ 183. Closer-connection and treaty exceptions may apply.

Can Noverstay count my days in United States 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.