Master the Schengen 90/180 day rule with my comprehensive calculator and expert guidance. Whether you’re planning extended European travel, facing an overstay situation, or exploring strategies for longer stays, this tool provides everything you need to navigate EU travel regulations with confidence.
This is the tool I wish I had at Icelandic customs (when I got grilled).

Schengen 90/180 Calculator

Track your Schengen area stays and calculate exactly how many days you have remaining. My calculator uses the official rolling 180-day window method.

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Choose country → Choose dates → Click “+ ADD TRIP” → See your remaining days!

✈ī¸ Smart Travel Strategies

Discover legal ways to extend your European adventure beyond the 90-day Schengen limit.

đŸ‡Ŧ🇧 Non-Schengen Countries

Spend time in UK, Ireland, Albania, and Balkan countries to reset your Schengen clock.

  • United Kingdom: 180 days/year
  • Ireland: 90 days visa-free
  • Albania: 1 year for US citizens
  • Montenegro: 90 days

📋 Bilateral Agreements

Some countries have special agreements allowing extended stays beyond Schengen limits.

  • France (US): +90 days
  • Norway (US): +90 days
  • Denmark (US): +90 days

📄 Long-term Visas

Apply for student, work, or digital nomad visas for extended legal stays.

  • Student Visa: 1+ years
  • Work Visa: 1+ years
  • Digital Nomad: 6-12 months

đŸ›Ŗī¸ This was My Specific Situation: Norway → Scotland → Iceland

Norway (Schengen)

Part of Schengen area. US citizens can use bilateral agreement for additional 90 days.

Scotland (UK – Non-Schengen)

Perfect for “waiting out” the Schengen reset. UK allows 180 days per calendar year.

Iceland (Schengen)

After sufficient time in UK, you can enter Iceland with a fresh 90-day allowance.

🚨 Overstay Emergency Guide

If you’ve exceeded your 90-day limit, here’s what you need to know and do immediately.

⚠ī¸ Immediate Actions Required

1. Report to Authorities

Contact local immigration office immediately

2. Prepare Documentation

Gather passport, travel records, and evidence

3. Plan Exit Strategy

Book departure and avoid further violations

⚠ī¸ Potential Consequences

  • Fines (varies by country)
  • Entry ban (1-5 years)
  • Deportation
  • Passport marking
  • Future visa complications

✅ Extension Possibilities

  • Force majeure (emergencies)
  • Humanitarian reasons
  • Serious personal reasons
  • Medical treatment
  • Delayed entry compensation

🏛ī¸ Country-Specific Contacts

Germany

Local immigration office (AusländerbehÃļrde)

France

Prefecture or sub-prefecture

Spain

Oficina de Extranjeros

Italy

Questura (Police headquarters)

đŸ—ēī¸ Complete Country Guide

Essential information about Schengen and non-Schengen countries, visa requirements, and special agreements.

đŸ‡ĒđŸ‡ē Schengen Area Countries (29)

Countries bound by the 90/180 day rule

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

đŸšĢ Non-Schengen EU Countries

EU countries with separate visa policies

Ireland: 90 days visa-free

United Kingdom: 180 days/year

Cyprus: 90 days visa-free

🌍 Strategic Non-EU Countries

Perfect for “waiting out” Schengen resets

Albania: 1 year (US citizens)

Montenegro: 90 days

Serbia: 90 days

Bosnia: 90 days

North Macedonia: 90 days

Turkey: 90 days

⚡ Special Agreements

Countries with bilateral agreements for extended stays

France + US: Additional 90 days

Norway + US: Additional 90 days

Denmark + US: Additional 90 days