183-day rule calculator
Most countries treat you as a tax resident once you spend 183 days or more there in a tax year. Add your trips below to see how close you are — with the real threshold and official source for dozens of countries. Free, no account needed.
Your trips to one country
Enter each stay in the country you're checking. Both the arrival and departure day count as days of presence.
Add at least one trip to see how close you are to 183 days in 2026.
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How the 183-day rule actually works
The headline is simple: 183 days in a country's tax year usually makes you a tax resident there. The catches are in the details. The threshold isn't always 183, the tax year isn't always January–December, and almost every country has a second route to residency that ignores the day count entirely — a permanent home available to you, your family's location, or your centre of vital interests.
That means staying under 183 days is necessary but not sufficient. Two countries can even claim you at once. Use this calculator to track the day count — the part you can control — and treat any result near the threshold as a prompt to talk to a qualified adviser, not a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 183-day rule?
The 183-day rule is the most common test for tax residency: spend 183 days or more in a country during its tax year and it will generally treat you as a tax resident, taxing you on your worldwide income. The exact number and the tax year differ by country.
Does every country use exactly 183 days?
No. 183 is the most common threshold, but it is not universal — some countries use a different number, a multi-year combined test, or a "habitual abode" rule. This calculator lets you pick a country to apply its real threshold and links you to the official source.
Do the arrival and departure days both count?
In most countries, any day on which you are physically present — including the day you arrive and the day you leave — counts as a day of presence. This calculator counts both, which is the conservative (safer) assumption.
Can I be a tax resident with fewer than 183 days?
Yes. Staying under 183 days does not guarantee non-residence. Countries can still claim you through a permanent home, family ties, centre of vital interests, or economic ties. The day count is only one factor — treat a low number as necessary, not sufficient.
Is the tax year always the calendar year?
Often, but not always. Most countries use January–December, but some (for example the UK) use a different tax year. This tool counts calendar-year days; check the country page for the exact window before relying on a result.
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