Schengen 90/180 Rule Calculator
Enter your past Schengen stays and optionally a planned trip. This tool checks whether you remain within the 90 days in any rolling 180-day period rule.
Past stays in Schengen
Include each entry/exit period. Entry and exit days are both counted as days in Schengen.
Planned trip (optional)
How the Schengen 90/180 rule works
If you are a visitor subject to Schengen short-stay limits, you can stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. The key word is rolling: officials do not only look at a fixed calendar block. They evaluate the 180 days before any date you are in Schengen and count how many days you were present.
This means your allowed days can increase over time as older days “fall out” of the 180-day window. It also means a trip that seems legal at entry can become non-compliant if you stay too long.
What this calculator does
- Calculates days already used in the 180-day window ending on your chosen reference date.
- Shows remaining days currently available under the 90-day limit.
- Tests a planned trip day-by-day to detect if/when an overstay would occur.
- Estimates your maximum continuous legal stay from a planned entry date.
How to use the calculator correctly
1) Enter all past Schengen stays
Add each stay as a date range from entry to exit. If you had multiple trips, include all of them, especially those in the last 180 days. Overlapping dates are handled automatically.
2) Pick a reference date
Use today’s date for a real-time status check, or any other date if you are planning ahead.
3) Add a planned trip (optional)
Enter the intended entry and exit dates to test compliance. The calculator simulates each day of that trip against the rolling rule.
Common mistakes travelers make
- Counting by month: The rule is not “3 months per half-year.” It is exactly 90 days in any rolling 180-day window.
- Ignoring entry/exit days: Both usually count as full days.
- Forgetting recent short trips: Weekend visits still consume your quota.
- Assuming reset on Jan 1: There is no annual reset for this rule.
Example scenario
Suppose you spent 45 days in spring and 30 days in summer. If you want to enter again in autumn, you may have only 15 days left at first. As earlier spring dates pass beyond 180 days, your available days gradually increase.
Important notes
- This calculator is for guidance and planning.
- Visa types, residence permits, bilateral agreements, and special statuses can change what applies to you.
- For legal certainty, verify with official immigration authorities or a qualified immigration advisor.