Schengen 90/180 guides

Each guide cites the official EU or government pages it relies on. To count your own days, use the Schengen calculator.

The Schengen 90/180 rule: how to count your days

At most 90 days in any 180-day period. How the rolling window works, why entry and exit days count, and a worked example with a leave-by date.

Schengen countries: the full list for 2026

The 29 Schengen countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, and the EU countries outside Schengen: Ireland and Cyprus. Which days count toward 90/180.

What happens if you overstay in the Schengen area

What the EU rules say about overstaying the 90/180 limit: the EES overstayer list, fines, removal and entry bans, and what to do if you are already over.

EES, the EU Entry/Exit System: what it changes for your 90 days

The EES has been fully operational since 10 April 2026. It records your entries and exits and counts your stay. What it means for the 90/180 rule.

ETIAS: is it live yet, and when does it start?

ETIAS is not in operation yet and has no official start date. What it will be, who will need it, the EUR 20 fee, and how it relates to the 90/180 rule.

Do Americans need a visa for Europe?

Do Americans need a visa for Europe? Not for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen area. Passport rules, EES, ETIAS and bilateral agreements.

Schengen 90/180 rule for UK citizens

British citizens can visit the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Passport rules, EES, ETIAS and Withdrawal Agreement residents.

Do Canadians need a visa for Europe?

Do Canadians need a visa for Europe? Not for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen area. How bilateral agreements, like France’s, add time.

Do Australians need a visa for Europe?

Do Australians need a visa for Europe? Not for up to 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen area, plus one bilateral agreement on top. How it works.

The 90/180 rule for digital nomads and long trips

Staying in Europe longer than 90 days needs a national long-stay visa or residence permit. How those interact with the 90/180 rule, with official links.

Ways to count Schengen days: spreadsheet, EU calculator or app

Compare three ways to count Schengen days: a spreadsheet, the EU short-stay calculator and Tally. See what each saves and checks.