Question 1

What is the Schengen 90/180 rule?

Accepted Answer

Non-EU nationals without a long-stay visa may stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. The window is calculated backwards from any given date.

Question 2

Which countries are in the Schengen Area?

Accepted Answer

As of 2026, the Schengen Area includes 29 European countries: 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.

Question 3

Do both entry and exit days count?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The day you enter and the day you exit the Schengen Area both count as full days toward your 90-day allowance.

Question 4

What happens if I overstay?

Accepted Answer

Overstaying can result in fines, deportation, and a ban on re-entering the Schengen Area. The severity depends on the country and duration of the overstay.

Question 5

Does time in one Schengen country count for all?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Schengen countries share the same 90/180 counter. Days spent in France count the same as days in Germany or Spain.

Schengen 90/180 Day Calculator

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