What is the Schengen 90/180 day rule?
The Schengen 90/180 rule allows non-EU citizens to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day rolling period. This applies to visa-free travelers from countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia visiting any of the 29 Schengen countries. The 180-day window is not fixed to calendar dates — it rolls forward each day, making manual calculations complex.
What is ETIAS and when does it start?
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is a new travel authorization required for visa-exempt travelers visiting Europe. Starting in 2025, travelers from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other visa-free countries must obtain ETIAS approval before entering the Schengen Area. It costs €7 and is valid for 3 years. ETIAS does not change the 90/180 day rule.
How do I calculate my remaining Schengen days?
To calculate your remaining Schengen days, count all days spent in the Schengen Area within the last 180 days (including entry and exit days), then subtract from 90. The result is your remaining allowance. TravelTally90 automates this calculation by letting you enter past and future trips, handling the rolling window, day-by-day simulation, and one-for-one recovery automatically.
Which countries are in the Schengen Area?
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. Time spent in non-Schengen EU countries like Ireland and Cyprus does not count toward your 90-day limit.
Do entry and exit days both count?
Yes. Both the day you enter and the day you exit the Schengen Area count as full days toward your 90-day allowance. For example, arriving on January 1 and departing on January 10 uses 10 days, not 9. TravelTally90 accounts for this inclusive counting automatically.
What happens if I overstay?
Overstaying the 90-day limit can result in fines (varying by country), deportation at your own expense, entry bans ranging from 1 to 5 years for the entire Schengen Area, difficulty obtaining future visas, and potential criminal records in some countries. Border officials check your stamps when you leave, and the upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES) will automate detection.