Days are shared across the entire area, not reset per country.
Schengen short-stay guide
Schengen Rules: Plan Your Days in Europe
Understand your short-stay allowance, read the limits on your visa, and plan your next return. Start with the free calculator or choose a guide below.
Official EU sources
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Free web tools
What does your visa permit?
Understand validity dates, duration of stay and MULT entries with worked examples.
Read the visa-sticker guideWhen can you return?
Compare a one-day return with a full 30-day visit using the same travel history.
Read the return-date guideDirect answer
If you want a practical answer fast, start with the Schengen 90/180 calculator. Then use the Schengen 90/180 rule explained guide, the Entry/Exit System guide, and the ETIAS status guide to understand why your result matters.
Count days correctly
Entry and exit days count. The rule is rolling, so past trips can still affect a new stay.
Check current allowance
Use the browser calculator for days used, days remaining, and a clearer short-stay risk snapshot.
Stay current on border systems
Check the official EES remaining-stay service and the latest verified ETIAS position.
Upgrade to saved tracking
Move to the Schengen 90/180 Tracker app when one-off checks are no longer enough.
What this site does
Tools and guides for your next Schengen visit
Use the website to check a trip and understand the rules behind it. Keep your history in the iPhone app when you want repeated checks.
Website tools
- Schengen 90/180 calculator for quick browser checks
- Rule explainers in plain English
- EES and ETIAS guidance tied to official sources
Tracker app
- Saved trip history
- Repeat planning without recounting
- Safer exit and re-entry timing support
Calculator
Schengen 90/180 Rule Calculator
Check recent Schengen stays against a rolling 180-day window. Data stays in your browser and is not sent to the server.
1. Choose mode
2. Add stays
3. Calculate
4. Review result
Step 2: Add your Schengen stays
Each row is one completed stay. Same-day entry and exit still count as one Schengen day.
0 stays
Entry and exit days count as Schengen days. Add past stays first. In planning mode, the planned trip is entered separately above.
No stays added yet
Start with your most recent Schengen entry and exit dates. Add as many past stays as needed for an accurate rolling-window check.
Result
Current allowance snapshot
Rolling 180-day allowance view
Usage inside the active window
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Track your next trip for free.
Keep unlimited past trips and your current stay on your iPhone. Check future dates without recounting your history.
No account required. Enter your trips in the app; web entries don’t transfer automatically.
Rule essentials
Understand the rule in minutes
It is not a calendar-year rule
You do not get a fresh 90-day allowance every January. Each day is measured against that day and the preceding 179 days.
Same-day travel still counts
If you enter and leave on the same day, that still counts as one Schengen day.
Past trips stay relevant
A stay from March can still affect July travel if those March days remain inside the active window.
The app is better for repeat use
The website is for quick checks and explainers. The app is for saved tracking, repeated planning, and ongoing travel management.
Why travelers use SchengenRules.com
- Quick calculations without creating an account
- Plain-English explanations of the rolling 90/180 rule
- Current practical context for EES and ETIAS
Schengen 90/180 Rule
Understand the core short-stay limit, rolling window logic, and common counting mistakes.
Open guideSchengen Calculator
Check previous stays, estimate remaining days, and see a clearer allowance snapshot.
Open guideEES Guide
See what the Entry/Exit System changes for non-EU short-stay travelers.
Open guideETIAS Guide
Understand ETIAS status, who may need it, and how it differs from a visa.
Open guideiPhone Tracker App
Move from one-off checks to saved trip tracking and future planning in the app.
Open guideFree iPhone tracker
Keep your trips ready for your next visit.
Track unlimited past trips and your current stay for free. Check another itinerary without entering your history again.
- Unlimited past and current trips
- Free future itinerary checks
- No account required
FAQ
Schengen rule questions people ask first
What does SchengenRules.com help with?
It helps you calculate Schengen days, understand the 90/180 rule in plain English, and follow practical EES and ETIAS guidance with links to official sources.
Does the web calculator save my trips?
No. The website calculator is designed for quick local checks in your browser. Saved trips and repeat tracking belong in the iPhone app.
Do entry and exit days count in Schengen?
Yes. For standard short stays, both the day you enter and the day you leave count as Schengen days.
What does 90 days in any 180-day period mean?
It means each day of stay is checked against that day and the preceding 179 days. Old trips can still affect whether a new trip fits.
Is this website official?
No. SchengenRules.com is a practical travel resource designed to explain official rules more clearly, but it is not an EU or government website.
When should I use the app instead of the website?
Use the website for quick answers and free one-off checks. Use the app when you need saved trips, repeated calculations, future planning, or safer re-entry timing.