How are Schengen days calculated?
For each day you plan to be in Schengen, look back 180 days and count every day of short-stay presence in all Schengen countries. The total must not exceed 90 days.
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Schengen Calculator
Add every short stay in the Schengen Area. EuroPlanner counts calendar days, including arrival and departure, and shows your position in the current rolling window.
A short stay is normally limited to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. The calculation must be checked for every day of presence, so there is no single reset date.
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How to use the calculator
Enter each Schengen stay with its country, arrival date and departure date. Include past trips that overlap the last 180 days; older trips can still affect the first part of the window.
- Count the arrival date as a day in Schengen.
- Count the departure date as a day in Schengen.
- Combine days across all Schengen countries.
- Check the result again for the dates of a planned trip.
What the result means
Days used is the number of calendar days in the relevant rolling window. Days remaining is a planning estimate based on the stays entered. Missing trips produce an incorrect result, and border authorities make the final decision.
- Ireland and Cyprus are EU countries but are not currently part of the Schengen Area.
- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are in Schengen although they are not EU members.
- A residence permit or long-stay visa can change how particular days are treated.
Frequently asked questions
Do arrival and departure days count?
Yes. Both the day you enter and the day you leave count as full days of stay.
Does a day trip count?
Normally yes. If you enter and leave the Schengen Area on the same date, that date counts as one day.
Is this an official Schengen calculator?
No. EuroPlanner is an independent planning aid. The European Commission also publishes an official short-stay calculator, and border authorities make the final assessment.
What if I have a residence permit or long-stay visa?
Periods authorised under a residence permit or long-stay visa are generally treated differently from short stays. Check your exact circumstances with the issuing authority.
Official sources
EuroPlanner is a planning and reminder tool, not legal, immigration or tax advice. Rules and individual circumstances change; always confirm with the responsible authority or a qualified adviser.