How to Use the Schengen 90/180-Day Calculator
Traveling visa-free in the Schengen Area (26 European countries) means following the "maximum 90 days within any 180-day period" rule. The confusing part is that the 180 days aren't a fixed calendar block like January-June — it's a rolling window that continuously shifts backward from today's date.
Enter the date you want to check and your recent visit history (up to 3 trips) with entry and exit dates, and this calculator automatically sums only the stay days that fall within the 180-day window looking back from your check date. Both entry and exit dates count as stay days, and if you've made multiple trips, each visit's overlap with the window is clipped and calculated precisely.
If your total exceeds 90 days, it's flagged as over the limit — staying visa-free beyond that can be a violation during that period. If you're planning a future trip, try changing the check date to your planned departure date to see in advance how many more days you can stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Schengen Area, the total days you've spent within any preceding 180-day period can never exceed 90. The key detail is that the 180 days aren't a fixed calendar block — it's a rolling window that continuously moves backward from today.
Yes. Under Schengen rules, both the day you enter and the day you leave count as full days of stay. This calculator includes both the entry and exit date in its day count.