How to use the Schengen calculator
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Add your trips
Enter the entry and exit date of each visit to a Schengen country in the last 180 days, plus any trips you're planning.
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Choose a date to check
Leave it on today to see where you stand now, or set it to the day you plan to enter next.
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Read your days left
You'll see the days used, the days left, and if you're entering on that date, the latest day you can stay until.
How the 90/180 rule works
On any given day, look back over the previous 180 days, including that day. Count every day you spent in a Schengen country. That number must never be more than 90. Because the window moves forward one day at a time, days from an old trip drop out of the count exactly 180 days after they happened.
Trip 2: April 1 to April 30 = 30 days
Checking on June 1: the window runs from December 4 to June 1, and both trips fall inside it.
Days used: 72 · Days left: 18
By July 9, the January days start falling out of the window, so your allowance begins to grow again.
The rule also means you can't spend 90 days in, leave for a day, and come back for another 90. You'd need to wait until enough old days have dropped out of the 180-day window.
When can I go back after a 90-day stay?
If you use all 90 days in one go, you have to wait until those days start dropping out of the 180-day window. After a stay from January 1 to March 31 (90 days in a common year), your first day back can be June 30. From then on, each day you stay is matched by an old day leaving the window, so you can keep going until the days from your earlier stay run out.
| If you stayed 90 days from… | To… | Earliest return |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | March 31 | June 30 |
| April 1 | June 29 | September 28 |
| June 1 | August 29 | November 28 |
| September 1 | November 29 | February 28 (next year) |
In practice, most people split their time: for example, 60 days in Europe, 60 days in the UK or US, then another visit. The calculator above shows exactly how long your next stay can be from any entry date.
How other countries limit visitor stays
| Destination | Typical visa-free limit for US/UK/CA/AU visitors | Rule type |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen area | 90 days in any 180 | Rolling window |
| United Kingdom | Up to 6 months per visit | Per visit, with no frequent long stays |
| United States (ESTA) | Up to 90 days per visit | Per visit |
| Canada | Up to 6 months, set by the border officer | Per visit |
| Ireland | Up to 90 days, set by the border officer | Per visit (not Schengen) |
Rules depend on your nationality and can change. Always check the destination's official government website.
Schengen countries
| Region | Countries |
|---|---|
| Western Europe | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland |
| Southern Europe | Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain |
| Northern Europe | Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden |
| Central and Eastern Europe | Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia |
| Not in Schengen | United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus (EU but not Schengen) |
Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City aren't officially members but have open borders with Schengen neighbors, so time there is generally treated as time in the area.
Common mistakes
- Counting calendar months. 90 days isn't 3 months. Count actual days, including entry and exit days.
- Thinking the clock resets. Leaving the area doesn't reset anything. Only time passing does.
- Forgetting short trips. A weekend in Paris is 2 or 3 days off your allowance. Add every visit, however short.
- Treating each country separately. The 90 days are for the whole Schengen area combined, not per country.
New border systems: EES and ETIAS
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) began a phased rollout in October 2025. It records non-EU travelers' entries and exits electronically, along with fingerprints and a photo, replacing passport stamps. That means your days are counted automatically and overstays are easier to detect. A separate travel authorization, ETIAS, is planned for visa-exempt visitors, including US, UK, Canadian and Australian citizens. Check the official EU travel site for the current status before your trip.
Who needs this calculator
UK travelers
Since Brexit, British passport holders are limited to 90 days in 180, which matters for second-home owners and long holidays.
Digital nomads
Plan how long to stay in Europe and when to spend time in the UK, Ireland or elsewhere to rebuild your allowance.
Retirees
Spending winters in Spain or Portugal? Make sure your stays fit within 90 days.
Frequent business travelers
Short trips add up quickly. Keep a running count so a late meeting doesn't push you over.
Long-stay visas and residence permits, such as a national visa from Spain, France or Portugal, follow different rules. Days spent on a valid long-stay visa or residence permit for a country generally don't count toward the 90/180 limit. Need to count the days of a single trip? Use the Days Between Dates Calculator with “Include end date” turned on.