Schengen DaysSchengen 90/180 rule: frequently asked questions
Short answer: The short version: 90 days in any rolling 180-day period, shared across 29 countries, with arrival and departure days both counted. The answers below cover the edge cases.
Do the entry and exit days count?
Yes, both count as full days, whatever time you cross the border.
Is the limit 90 days per country?
No. It is 90 days in total across all 29 Schengen countries.
When do my 90 days reset?
Never all at once. The 180-day window rolls forward daily, so each day spent in Schengen comes back 180 days later.
Can I stay 90 days, leave for a weekend and come back for another 90?
No. Leaving does not reset anything. After a full 90-day stay you must spend 90 days outside before all of the days have rolled out of the window.
Does time in the UK, Ireland or Cyprus count?
No. None of them is in the Schengen Area. Neither do Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo or Turkey.
Does an airport layover count?
If you stay in the international transit area and do not pass passport control, you have not entered the Schengen Area. If you go through passport control, that day counts.
Do days on a residence permit or long-stay visa count?
No. Stays under a residence permit or a national long-stay (type D) visa are not counted toward the 90 days.
I have an EU passport and another passport. Does the rule apply to me?
Not if you enter and leave as an EU citizen. The 90/180 rule is for non-EU nationals.
What is the EES and does it change the rule?
The Entry/Exit System records non-EU visitors’ entries and exits digitally. It has replaced passport stamps since 10 April 2026. The rule is the same; the counting is now automatic.
Do I need ETIAS?
Not yet. As of October 2026, ETIAS is not in operation and no applications are being taken. The EU says it will announce the start date several months in advance.
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses the same method as the European Commission’s calculator and the EES: a 180-day window ending on the date checked, entry and exit days counted, overlapping days counted once. It is a planning aid; the border officer’s count is the one that governs.
Where are my trips stored?
On your own device, in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to sign in to sync between devices. You can export and import your trips as a file.