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Schengen Visa 90/180 Day Calculator

Calculate your permitted stay duration in the Schengen Area based on the 90 days in any 180-day period rule

Schengen Area - 27 European Countries

Schengen 90/180 Day Rule

The rule allows you to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. This calculator helps you determine:

  • How many days you have already stayed in the Schengen Area
  • How many days you are still allowed to stay
  • The last possible date of your permitted stay

Understanding the Schengen Visa Rules

The 90/180 day rule is a rolling calculation. For each day of your stay, you look back 180 days to determine if you've been in the Schengen Area for more than 90 days during that period.

Who Needs to Calculate?

All third-country nationals who are visa-exempt or hold a Schengen visa for short stays need to comply with the 90/180 day rule. This includes citizens from countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and many others.

Consequences of Overstaying

Exceeding the 90-day limit can result in:

  • Fines
  • Deportation
  • Entry ban to the Schengen Area
  • Problems with future visa applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 90/180 day rule?

The 90/180 day rule allows you to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This is cumulative across all Schengen countries.

This means that each day you spend in the Schengen Area, you must look back 180 days and ensure that you haven't spent more than 90 days in the Schengen Area during that period.

Which countries are part of the Schengen Area?

The Schengen Area consists of 27 European countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

How is the 90-day period calculated?

The calculation is done by counting back 180 days from each day of your stay. Within this 180-day period, you must not exceed 90 days of stay in total.

It's important to note that this is a rolling calculation, so the 180-day reference period changes every day. This calculator helps you determine if your planned stays comply with the rule.

Does the day I enter and exit the Schengen Area count?

Yes, both the day you enter and the day you exit the Schengen Area count as full days of stay, regardless of the time of entry or exit. Even if you only spend a few hours in the Schengen Area on a particular day, it counts as a full day toward your 90-day limit.

What happens if I exceed the 90-day limit?

Exceeding the 90-day limit can result in fines, deportation, and future entry bans to the Schengen Area. It may also affect your future visa applications.

The specific penalties vary by country, but overstaying is taken seriously throughout the Schengen Area. It's always best to respect the limitations of your visa or visa-free privileges.

Can I exit the Schengen Area and return immediately to reset my 90-day count?

No, exiting and re-entering the Schengen Area does not "reset" your 90-day count. The 90/180 day rule is calculated based on a rolling 180-day period, looking back from each day of your stay.

For example, if you spend 90 days in the Schengen Area and then leave, you would generally need to wait 90 days outside the Schengen Area before you would be eligible to stay for another 90 days.