Free Schengen 90/180-Day Calculator
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Schengen 90/180-Day Rule: Key Facts
| Day limit | 90 days in any rolling 180-day period |
| Countries | 29 Schengen member states (as of 2026) |
| Applies to | Non-EU nationals from visa-exempt countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, and 50+ others) |
| Counting method | Rolling window — not calendar-based. Both entry and exit days count. |
| Overstay penalties | Fines up to several thousand euros, deportation, and entry bans of 1-5 years (European Commission) |
| ETIAS (coming late 2026) | New travel authorisation required, but does not change the 90/180-day limit |
How the Schengen 90/180-Day Rule Works
The Schengen 90/180-day rule allows non-EU nationals to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. This limit applies across all 29 Schengen member states combined — not per country. According to the European Commission, the rolling window is calculated by looking back 180 days from any given date and counting all days of presence.
The key word is rolling. On any given day, border officials look back exactly 180 days and count how many of those days you spent inside the Schengen zone. If the total reaches 90, you have used your full allowance.
This means days gradually "expire" from the window. A trip you took 6 months ago no longer counts against you, which is why your remaining days can increase over time without leaving Europe.
The 29 Schengen Countries (2026)
As of 2026, the Schengen Area comprises 29 member states. Days spent in any of these countries count toward your shared 90-day allowance:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Not in Schengen: Ireland, Cyprus, Turkey, UK, and several Balkan states have separate entry rules. See our non-Schengen countries guide for details.
How This Calculator Works
This calculator uses the same algorithm as the Entorii app. It correctly handles:
- Overlapping trips — days are never double-counted
- Partial trips — if a trip started before the 180-day window, only the days inside the window are counted
- Single-day trips — correctly counted as 1 day
- Both entry and exit dates — inclusive, as per Schengen border policy
All calculations run in your browser. No data is sent to any server, and nothing is saved when you close this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Schengen 90/180-day rule?
Non-EU nationals from visa-exempt countries can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. The 90-day limit applies across all 29 Schengen countries combined.
How does this Schengen calculator work?
Enter your trips with start and end dates. The calculator looks back 180 days from today, counts every day you spent inside the Schengen zone (using a set of unique days to avoid double-counting), and subtracts from 90.
Does the 90-day count reset when I leave?
No. The rule uses a rolling window. Days stay on your record until they fall outside the 180-day lookback. Leaving the Schengen Area does not reset your count.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying can result in fines up to several thousand euros, deportation, and entry bans lasting 1 to 5 years. Some countries stamp your passport with an overstay notation.
Is this calculator accurate?
It uses the same rolling-window algorithm as the Entorii app and correctly handles edge cases. For ongoing tracking with automatic updates and trip simulation, download the app.