According to the Virginia website: A Resident is an individual that lives in Virginia or maintains a permanent place of abode for 183 days or more. This is someone who maintains an abode in Virginia for more than 183 days, even if their permanent home or domicile is not in Virginia.Enter the month and year when you became a legal resident in the state you reported as your state of legal residence. The house or apartment where you live is your place of residence. If you're house proud, it means you keep your residence nice and tidy. Domicile is a technical term or legal concept often used to refer to eligibility for in-state tuition. It means more than just living in Virginia.