Frequently Asked Questions

The 90/180-day rule is a visa regulation that allows travelers to stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. Here's how it works:

• 90 days - Maximum total stay allowed
• 180 days - Rolling period (not calendar year)
• Rolling calculation - Every day, we check the previous 180 days
• Entry and exit days count - Both arrival and departure days are included
• All Schengen countries combined - Days in any Schengen country count toward the total

Tip: The calculator automatically handles the rolling 180-day calculation for you!

Yes! This is one of our most popular features:

• Save trips - Your stays are automatically saved in your browser
• Share with others - Create shareable links for family, friends, or travel agents
• Collaborative planning - Share your itinerary with travel companions
• Backup your data - Never lose your travel history
• Privacy protected - Only people with your share link can see your trips

New: Share links work for 1 year and can be accessed from any device!

Absolutely! Our calculator is designed mobile-first:

• Responsive design - Works perfectly on all screen sizes
• Touch-optimized - Easy to use on phones and tablets
• Fast loading - Optimized for mobile networks
• Offline support - Works without internet connection
• Progressive Web App - Can be installed on your phone like a native app

Pro Tip: Add it to your phone's home screen for instant access!

Our calculator is highly accurate and follows official EU regulations:

• Official compliance - Based on EU Schengen regulations
• Real-time validation - Instant feedback on potential violations
• Rolling calculation - Properly handles the 180-day rolling period
• Edge case handling - Accounts for leap years, month boundaries, etc.
• Regular updates - Kept up-to-date with any regulation changes

Important: Always double-check with official sources for critical travel decisions.

Exceeding the 90/180-day rule can have serious consequences:

• Immediate consequences - Fines, deportation, or entry denial
• Future travel - Possible ban from Schengen Area
• Visa applications - May affect future visa applications
• Border control - Increased scrutiny at future entries

Warning: Our calculator will alert you if you're approaching or exceeding the limit!

Privacy and security are our top priorities:

• No account required - Use anonymously if you prefer
• Local storage - Your data stays in your browser
• No tracking - We don't track your personal information
• Secure sharing - Share links are encrypted and time-limited
• GDPR compliant - Follows European data protection standards
• Open source - Code is transparent and auditable

Yes! The calculator is perfect for trip planning:

• Future date support - Plan trips months in advance
• What-if scenarios - Test different travel dates
• Multiple trips - Plan several trips at once
• Visual planning - See your travel timeline clearly
• Violation alerts - Get warned before you book

Planning Tip: Add your planned trips to see how they affect your remaining days!

The Schengen Area currently includes 27 European countries:

Note: Days spent in any of these countries count toward your 90-day limit.

Yes! Our calculator is 100% free with no hidden costs:

• No registration required - Start using immediately
• No premium features - All features are free
• No ads - Clean, distraction-free experience
• No data selling - We don't monetize your information
• Open source - Built by travelers, for travelers

Free Forever: We believe travel planning should be accessible to everyone!

We're here to help! You can reach us through:

• Feedback button - Use the feedback form on any page
• Email support - schengen.area.calculator@gmail.com
• GitHub issues - Report bugs or suggest features
• Community - Join our user community for tips and support

Response Time: We typically respond within 24 hours!