Schengen 90/180 Day Calculator
Calculate exactly how many days you've spent in the Schengen Area and how many you have left. Works for all 29 Schengen countries including Bulgaria and Romania (full members since 2025).
Your Schengen trips
We calculate days used in the 180-day window ending on this date.
Result
Indicative only. Border officers have final authority. Save stamps and boarding passes as proof of stay.
How the Schengen 90/180 day rule works
The Schengen short-stay rule lets non-EU visitors stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across all 29 Schengen countries combined. On any given day, border officers look back 180 days and count every day you were inside the area — both entry and exit days count as full days.
Tips to avoid overstay
- Always carry proof of entry and exit dates (boarding passes, stamps).
- Plan a buffer of 2–3 days before re-entering.
- Remember the 90 days are shared across all Schengen states — not 90 days per country.
- For longer stays, apply for a national long-stay (Type D) visa.
Read our full Schengen Visa Guide for application steps, fees, and country-specific tips.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Schengen 90/180 day rule work?
On any given day, you may have spent no more than 90 days inside the Schengen Area during the previous 180-day rolling period. The window moves forward each day, so older stays drop out as new days are added.
Do entry and exit days count?
Yes. Both the day you enter and the day you exit the Schengen Area each count as a full day of stay, even if you only spend a few hours.
Which countries are part of the Schengen Area in 2026?
There are 29 Schengen countries in 2026, including Bulgaria and Romania which joined fully on 1 January 2025. Ireland and Cyprus are EU members but are not in Schengen.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation, and a multi-year entry ban to all Schengen states. Border officers calculate your stay using this exact 90/180 rolling rule.