Enter your past trips, plan future ones, and see exactly how many days you have left in the Schengen area.
Last Updated: March 2026
This free Schengen calculator tracks your 90/180-day limit automatically. Enter your past and planned travel dates to see exactly how many days you have remaining in the Schengen Area. The 90/180-day rule uses a rolling window — meaning the calculation changes every day — which makes manual counting unreliable. This calculator does the math for you, based on the formula defined in the Schengen Borders Code (EU Regulation 2016/399).
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How the 90/180-Day Rule Works
Non-EU citizens visiting the Schengen Area can stay for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day window. This isn't a fixed period — the 180-day window moves forward with each new day.
On any given day, authorities look back 180 days and count how many days you've been in the Schengen zone. If that number exceeds 90, you're overstaying.
Overstaying can result in fines, deportation, and multi-year entry bans. Use this calculator to stay compliant.
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Schengen Area Countries
29 countries where the 90/180 rule applies
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This calculator is a planning tool only. Always verify with official sources.
The EU also offers an official short-stay calculator, but it requires manual entry for each trip. Ours saves your trips and calculates automatically.
Counting Your Days Right
The calculator does the math — but only if you enter the right dates. These are the most common mistakes travelers make.
🛬 Does my arrival day count?
Yes. The day you enter the Schengen Area counts as Day 1, and the day you leave also counts. A “1-night stay” uses 2 of your 90 days. This is confirmed in the Schengen Borders Code.
✈️ Do airport layovers count?
It depends. If you stay in the international transit zone and don’t pass through passport control, it doesn’t count. If you clear immigration — even briefly — it counts as an entry day. Learn how the 90/180 rule works →
🇭🇷 Which countries count as Schengen days?
Only time spent in the 29 Schengen member countries counts toward your 90 days: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Time in non-Schengen European countries like the UK, Ireland, Turkey, Albania, or the Balkans does not count — and can be used strategically to let days age off your rolling window.
🔄 Can I split time between Schengen and non-Schengen countries?
Yes — and it’s one of the smartest strategies for long-term travelers. Spending time outside the Schengen Area pauses your day count. The maximum legal pattern is 90 days in Schengen, 90 days out, then re-enter with a full allowance. See examples in our 90/180-day guide →
⚠️ What happens if I overstay?
Consequences range from fines (€500+) to multi-year entry bans across the entire Schengen Area, depending on the country and duration of overstay. With the Entry/Exit System (EES) now rolling out as of late 2025, overstays will be flagged automatically.
📅 How does the 180-day rolling window work?
It’s not a calendar reset. The system looks back 180 days from today and counts how many of those days you spent in Schengen. That’s why the calculator is essential — the math isn’t intuitive. See the full explanation with examples →
ETIAS: What Changes in 2026
Starting in Q4 2026, visa-free travelers will also need ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) — a €20 pre-travel authorization — before entering the Schengen Area. ETIAS does not change the 90/180-day rule. You’ll still need to track your days exactly as before. ETIAS controls whether you can enter; the 90/180 rule controls how long you can stay. As of March 2026, ETIAS is not yet accepting applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Schengen 90/180-day rule work?
You can spend up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across all 29 Schengen countries. The 180-day window rolls forward daily — on any given day, immigration authorities look back 180 days and count your cumulative time inside the zone. Days only “refill” as they fall off the back of the window.
Do all Schengen countries share the same 90-day limit?
Yes. All 29 Schengen countries share one 90-day clock. Thirty days in France plus thirty in Spain plus thirty in Germany equals 90 days used — not three separate allowances.
Does leaving the Schengen Area reset my 90 days?
No. Leaving for a day or a week does not reset anything. The rolling 180-day window keeps counting. You need extended time outside Schengen for days to age off the back of the lookback period. The fastest full reset is 90 days in, 90 days out.
Do entry and exit days both count?
Yes. Both the day you enter and the day you leave count as full days toward your 90-day total. Arriving at 11 PM and leaving at 6 AM the next morning uses two days.
Does time in the UK or Ireland count toward my Schengen days?
No. The UK and Ireland are not part of the Schengen Area. Time spent in either country does not count toward your 90-day limit.
Will ETIAS change the 90/180-day rule?
No. ETIAS is a pre-travel authorization launching in Q4 2026. It controls whether you can enter the Schengen Area, but the 90/180-day stay limit remains exactly the same.
Need More Than 90 Days?
The 90/180 rule is strict — but it only applies to visa-free travel. A long-stay visa or residence permit lets you stay longer legally.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Schengen stay rules are governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/399. Always verify with official sources and your airline before travel. Last updated: March 2026.