Schengen 90-in-180 rule

For non-EU short-stay visitors travelling across the Schengen Area.

Short summary

Eligible short-stay visitors can spend no more than 90 days across the whole Schengen Area in any rolling 180-day period. It is one shared total, not 90 days per country.

Key rules

•Threshold: no more than 90 days in the previous 180 days.
•Entry and exit days both count, and all Schengen countries share one allowance.
•Long-stay visas and residence permits follow different rules.

Official sources

Verify the rules directly with the issuing authority.

This page is a short summary, not legal or tax advice. Rules change. Confirm with the official sources above or a qualified professional before acting.

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