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Schengen 90/180 Rule Calculator

Track your European travel dates accurately. Prevent accidental overstays, avoid immigration fines, and plan your next EU trip with 100% compliance.

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How the Schengen 90/180 Rule Works

The Schengen Area operates a strict border policy for non-EU visitors (including UK, US, Canadian, and Australian citizens). The rule dictates that you are permitted to stay a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period.

The "rolling" aspect is what causes confusion. The 180-day window is not a fixed calendar year. Instead, it looks backwards from today (or any specific target date). Every day you spend inside the Schengen zone during the 180 days prior to your target date counts towards your 90-day limit.

Crucial Rules to Remember

  • Both ends count: The day you arrive and the day you depart are counted as full days, regardless of the time of your flight.
  • It applies to the whole zone: Moving between Schengen countries (e.g., France to Germany) does not restart the clock. The 29 member states are treated as one single territory.
  • Resetting the clock: To completely reset your 90 days, you must stay outside the Schengen area for a continuous 90-day period.

Consequences of Overstaying

Overstaying your permitted time, even by one day, is illegal and can result in severe penalties detected by the EES (Entry/Exit System) scanners at the border.

Financial Fines Depending on the country, fines can range from €500 to over €1,200.
Deportation & Bans You may be deported immediately and face a multi-year ban from entering the entire EU.