Schengen Stay Calculator

Q: 1. What is the 90/180-day Schengen rule?

There is a 90-day limit within a 180-day period , which is made up of all Schengen countries. The 180 days are calculated with respect to your planned entry or control date.

Q: 5. Is this an official EU calculator?

No, but it applies the same formal Schengen formula as the European Commission instrument. Settelix is quicker, mobile-based and ideal for making travel plans.

Enter your past stays (entries & exits). Use Control to check status on a date or Planning to test a future trip.

Mode

Planning includes the planned trip in the 180-day window.

Date of entry / Control

Planned trip (optional)

Used only in Planning mode. Leave blank if none.

Count window: last 180 days (inclusive)

Date of entry	Date of exit	Days (auto)	#

Results will appear here after calculation.

How to Use Our Schengen Stay Calculator

Select your mode:

Select Planning to simulate a future trip or Control to see what is happening to you.

Enter your dates:

Add your previous stays by pick up the entry and exit dates as you get the result.

Add planned trips:

In case of your new visit, fill in your suggested travel dates to this calculator.

Click ‘Calculate’:

The instrument will automatically display the days left in the 180 days.

What Is the Schengen Stay Calculator?

The Schengen Stay Calculator is a web-based application that allows travellers to compute the length of time they have (or can have) stayed within the Schengen Area without breaking the visa-free travel restrictions.

It is aimed at tourists, business travellers, digital nomads, and any other person travelling to the Schengen zone temporarily.

How It Works:

Enter your past stays (entry and exit dates).
Click Calculate – and get a breakdown of the amount of time you have spent on this site in the last 180 days.

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Examples: How the 90/180 Schengen Rule Works

Checking a Past Stay

Scenario:
- Sarah is a UK resident and travels frequently to France, Italy and Spain.
- Her past visits:
- Jan 10–Feb 20 (41 days)
- Mar 15–Apr 10 (27 days)
- May 1–May 10 (10 days)
- That’s 78 days in 180 days. She plans another trip from June 15–July 30 (46 days).
Result:
- The calculator indicates that she will surpass the 90-day limit (124 days in total).
- Safe stay limit: 12 more days only.
Outcome:
- Sarah does not overstay and has visa problems.

Long European Trip

Scenario:
- Alex from Canada plans to travel from Aug 1–Oct 25 (86 days) across Germany, Italy, and France.
- He already visited for 10 days in May, total of 96 days in 180 days.
Result:
- The calculator is warning that he will be 6 days over.
- Suggested fix: leave by Oct 19.
Outcome:
- Alex modifies his gained plans and remains entirely in the framework of the Schengen 90/180-day provision.

Key Features of the Schengen Stay Calculator

Official EU-Compliant Algorithm

Applies the precise approach identified by the stay regulations of the European Commission.

Instant & Accurate Results

Calculate in real-time and not one result was counted by hand.

Privacy-Focused

Every calculation is done on your computer or phone; no information is transmitted or stored.

User-Friendly Interface

Specifically created to be as simple as possible with date pickers, calendar pickers and automatic days calculation.

Why Our Calculator Is Better Than Others

The comparison of your calculator and the best competitors is shown below:

Feature	This Calculator	EU Official	visa-calculator	schengenareacalculator
Based on the EU methodology	✅	✅	✅	✅
Planning & Control Modes	✅	❌	✅	✅
Clear, modern interface	✅	❌	⚠️	⚠️
Works offline (browser only)	✅	❌	❌	❌
Instant calculation	✅	⚠️	⚠️	⚠️
Privacy-focused	✅	⚠️	❌	❌
Mobile responsive	✅	❌	✅	✅
Free to use	✅	✅	✅	✅

The above comparison indicates that not only is your tool as accurate as the EU official calculator, but it also has better usability, privacy improvements, and accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the 90/180-day Schengen rule?

There is a 90-day limit within a 180-day period, which is made up of all Schengen countries. The 180 days are calculated with respect to your planned entry or control date.

2. How do I calculate my Schengen stay manually?

Calculate the number of days that you have spent in the Schengen zone in the past 180 days, including the entry and exit days.

3. Can I reset my Schengen days?

Your stay days automatically restart as the old visits go out of the 180-day window.

4. Is this calculator weekends and holidays only?

Yes. The 90/180-day rule is a rule that includes all calendar days, such as weekends and holidays. Your entrance and exit days are inclusive of the total stay.

5. Is this an official EU calculator?

No, but it applies the same formal Schengen formula as the European Commission instrument. Settelix is quicker, mobile-based and ideal for making travel plans.