Stay on the Right Side of Your Schengen Adventures: A Guide to the 90/180-Day Rule
Navigating the entry requirements for the Schengen Area is crucial for a smooth and hassle-free journey. This calculator is designed to help you track your travel days under the 90/180-day rule, ensuring you remain compliant with the visa-waiver and short-stay visa regulations.
Understanding the 90/180-Day Rule:
For most non-EU/EEA citizens, the rule dictates that you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. This is a rolling timeframe, meaning that to calculate your eligible stay, you must always look back at the last 180 days from your current date of entry or the date you plan to enter.
How it works:
- The Schengen Area allows 90 days of stay within any 180-day period
- Enter your travel dates in chronological order
- The calculator shows how many days you've used in the rolling 180-day window
- Red badges indicate you've exceeded the 90-day limit
- Yellow badges warn you're approaching the limit (70+ days)
- Green badges show you're within safe limits
Key Points to Remember:
- The 180-day period is a moving window. It is not a fixed six-month block.
- The 90-day limit is cumulative. It includes all your stays within any of the Schengen member countries.
- Both your entry and exit days are counted as part of your 90-day allowance.
- The rule applies to the entire Schengen Area as a single jurisdiction. It doesn't matter if you visit one or multiple Schengen countries; the total number of days is what counts.
How to Use This Calculator:
Simply enter your past and planned entry and exit dates for the Schengen Area. The calculator will then determine the number of days you have used within the current 180-day window and show you your remaining eligible days.
Disclaimer: This calculator is a tool to assist you in planning your travels and avoiding overstays. However, it is not a substitute for official immigration advice. The final decision on entry and length of stay rests with the border authorities of each Schengen member state. It is always recommended to double-check your calculations and consult with the relevant embassy or consulate if you have any doubts about your travel plans.