The 90/180 Rule Explained | What's the European Schengen Zone?!

If you want to travel to the Schengen Zone in Europe you will need to follow the 90/180 day rule. In this video I go in depth on what this rule is, which countries are included in it and how to get around this rule by staying in non-schengen countries.
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[@marshallwebb9]

you show 90/180 but then give example of 90/120. In Schengen for 90 then out for 4 months (120) why not 180?

[@jakehart60]

Great video btw

[@JesseTechJess]

thank you sooooo much

[@obieze4413]

Thanks for the info. To be honest I never knew about this 90/180 rule. I always thought the calculation was from time of entry. What happens if you’ve overstayed within the 180 day period?

[@jeromemariano1575]

I have a Schengen visa for 30 days and it’s valid until December this year. Multiple entry. I went from September 27 to October 1 so a total of 5 days. Does that mean I have 25 more days to spend inside the Schengen zones? And do I need to enter Switzerland again ? Because I’m planning to do 2-3 nights stay in some other parts of the Schengen zone. I hope you can answer all my questions.

[@yanjohnny8679]

Hi, thank you so much for the video. I am from China, and the time to come to Schengen is: November 12, 2021 to December 3 (stay for 22 days), March 6, 2022 to the present (accumulated 55 days this time), two times have accumulated 77 days, so According to the 90-day requirement, I have to leave the Schengen area by May 11, right? But my ticket back to China is on May 31st, which means I will be overstaying! But I don't want to overstay either. My thought is if I go to Serbia on May 10th (before 90 days) and stay for 12 days, and then go back to the Schengen area, in your experience， would that work? Thanks!

[@travelaimes]

Make sure to check the calculator on the exact dates, but I would say indeed try to go a non schengen country and make sure you still have 1-2 days to travel back to the zone before going home

[@waakomedia9861]

@travelaimes I have questions I am holding Canadian passport if I go to Europe for 90 days the first country I enter in did they stamps my passport and each country need to stamps my passport or only the first one

[@zoeingram9174]

Hey! I had a quick question. Am I allowed to spend my 90th day, on the 180th day in the Schengen Zone? So for example if I entered on the 1st of January and stayed for 60 days then left for 90 days and re-entered for the final 30 days to June 30th, am I then able to stay in the zone because on July 1st my 180 days restarts? so I essentially don't leave the Schengen zone on the 90th day (June 30th) because the new 180 day period re-starts the next day on July 1st. Sorry if that was a bit confusing! Thanks!

[@xc3796]

did you get the answer? pls tell ne because I have same question

[@grassytramtracks]

Search schengen calculator online, just say the dates you're travelling and it will tell you whether or not you're good

[@suniyahshahzad5268]

Hi Lisa, I just watched your video on KZbin regarding the Schengen 90/180 days rule. You explained it very well however I am still a bit confused. I am a holder of a passport that has visa free entry to Europe. I just got married and I’ve moved to the Netherlands. I came in august and plan on leaving at the end of October according to the rule. My question is can I extend my visit or do I have to stay out of Schengen area for 90 days?

[@nuriasilva8970]

I also want to know this. Hoping she can clarify this question to see the options ☺️

[@jaspersnippe4225]

When you are married with a EU citizen you have freedom of movement for unlimeted time when you are together with your partner.. you are then falling under the 2004/38 EU regislation.

[@katiemalliagh5206]

Hello, I have a type D Spanish student visa (90 days) that starts on September 1st. Can I still go on holiday to other Schengen countries like France before my visa starts? or will I be denied entry because I am entering the Schengen zone before my start date? Also, do the 90 days start from when I enter Spain on September 1st, or from when/if I went to a different Schengen before my start date?

[@travelaimes]

You will have to see if you can have another travel visa before the student visa starts, these are 2 different purposes so require different visas. But make sure if you need 90 days in Spain, that you don’t overstay the 90dayd by different travel

[@yankeesfanadventures6174]

Hi. If I enter schengen 12/27/22 and leave on 90th day of 3/26/23 and enter a non schengen country that day is it considered last day in schengen and first day in non schengen ? Wouldn't my re entry date in to schengen be a problem as it might not be exactly 180 days that have passed ? Would I have to take an overnight bus or train to arrive the next day in non schengen ? Thanks.

[@travelaimes]

I would just leave a day later just to be safe, but you can always ask at the border what they suggest too!

[@grassytramtracks]

Any part of a day counts as a whole day, even if you enter at 23:59, or leave at 00:01, that still counts as 1 whole day

[@gildagarrido9477]

Hello. I have a question If I arrive in France in April 4, 2024 and travel in Schengen territories for 89 days and return home on July 2, 2024. When or what date can I return to the E U? Basically I want to be back to E U for 15 days starting October 3, 2024.

[@waakomedia9861]

I have questions I am holding Canadian passport if I go to Europe for 90 days the first country I enter in did they stamps my passport and each country need to stamps my passport or only the first one

[@mokamal5507]

Hello, thanks a lot for the video. Just to confirm, I arrived to France from the UK with one year schengen visa, 90 days and multiple entries. Date of entry: 22/06/2022 To renew my 90 days, I can’t just go back to the UK on the 19/09/2022 then come back, I can only comeback on 17/12/2022? And I can’t just go to Greece for example and expect my 90 days to renew? Appreciate your help :)

[@travelaimes]

No indeed you need to stay out until the 180 days (starting from 22.06) are past.

[@mokamal5507]

Thanks for your reply :) I can’t find this info online but can I leave on day number 90? Or does it has to be on the day number 89

[@nn8934]

@@mokamal5507 hi did u find the answer anywhere? im wondering the same thing

[@mokamal5507]

@@nn8934 Hi, yes I left on my 90th day the European union to the UK and the people in customs didn’t say anything. So I believe it is ok.

[@riteshvs4949]

Suppose if i stay 10 days can i travel once again or should i wait for 10 days

[@JenShea]

This is interesting. Did things change? I thought it was 90/180. So in for 3 months, then out for 6, then back for 3...? Thank you. Note: This is the exact text from the Calculator you posted: Calculating your 90/180 period can also be done more simply with the following online calculator: Days of Stay in the Last 180 Day - The Days of Stay in the Last 180 Days on Schengen Zone.

[@travelaimes]

You can do it in so many different ways! Either stay in for whole period or just a while

[@vamosjimmaymay6612]

Great video. One thing that wasn't clear though. Why do you need to stay 120 days out after the 90 days in? Wouldn't it be sufficient 90 days in/90 days out?

[@grassytramtracks]

90 in 90 out is fine

[@teamiss8222]

Hi, on February 12, I traveled to Spain and spent 5 days there. On May 15th, I plan to travel to Sweden and stay until the beginning of September, with the fact that I will come to Serbia for a couple of days every month. I would like to know if it is possible and if it is possible, how many days do I have to spend outside the EU during one visit?

[@travelaimes]

You can use the calculator with exact dates to see how much time you have!

[@teamiss8222]

@@travelaimes Thanks, but it counts only period of 90days, after how many days I can count new 90days?

[@jakehart60]

If you get citizenship to a country in the Schengen zone does that mean you can travel through every Schengen country and stay for more than 90 days without having to leave? For example if I got citizenship in Malta does that mean I could go stay a year straight in Sweden without having to leave or notify anyone?

[@travelaimes]

As a citizen / passport holder you have the right to free movement which means you can go and travel around without any restrictions in time. Not sure about needing a residence as well

[@grassytramtracks]

Yes, if you are a citizen of the EU (even if that's not a Schengen country), Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you can freely live and work in any of the other countries. I am a French citizen, so the 90/180 day rule doesn't apply to me, and I can also live and work almost unrestricted in other EU countries like Romania and Ireland which are not in Schengen. When the UK was in the EU, we were never in Schengen, but UK citizens still could freely live and work in EU and EFTA countries.

[@brianferris1]

I love the strategies. In your video. But why is it 90 in and 120 out. I thought it was 90 in and 90 out totally 180? Then the reset I think I'll use the 30 then 60 strategy as a planning guide.

[@balamclay7871]

It is 90 in and 90 days uninterrupted, out. This video is wrong. Safe but wrong

[@shirleyjcwealthteam5331]

Hello. I'm from Canada. I got in to England on June 30th. Spent until July 10th, went to Greece on that day and spent in Greece until July 13th, I spent a day in Albania from Greece (no overnight). Went to Italy July 13 and stayed until July 26 and to Switzerland from July 26 until present. So when is my 90 days expired? I don't want to go back yet to my home country. I love Europe and I want to stay longer to explore more. Thank you

[@travelaimes]

You can use the calculator provided by Schengen website. Make sure to only count countries that are part of Schengen (e.g. Greece yes and England not) www.schengenvisainfo.com/visa-calculator/

[@Afronation001]

I think i saw you in Greece ☺️

[@petermarinakos4670]

I'm not sure where you get 120 days out when you have used your 90.. the correct answer is 90 consecutive days out will allow you to come back in.

[@waakomedia9861]

I have question i am holding Canadian passport if I go vacation in Europe within 90 days each country need to stamps my passport or just the first entry country and the last or there is no stamps passport in Europe .

[@travelaimes]

Usually just first and last but they might also stamp other places if you are flying

[@AlexandrosChiotellis]

I need help and I'm very, very confused. Could you please help me? Thank you!

[@yashjain4352]

Hi, I applied for Schengen visa, twice. -1st visa Duration of stay was 30 days, validity was 3 months. I stayed from 27th May till 19th June. Applied for visa again as I need to stay more -2nd visa, duration of stay was 90 days, validity is 1 year. I stayed from 24th July till 18th sept Now how many days more I can stay?

[@travelaimes]

You can use the online calculator

[@brookeandmillie40]

Hi, I have a UK passport. If I have been in Croatia for 55 days, Italy for 11 and Portugal for 14 days. (Recently) Am I able to now go to Greece for 37 days because Croatia doesn’t count towards the 90 days ? If I’m correct I will have been 62 days in Schengen area by the end. Is that is allowed for me to now go to Greece or does Croatia count? Thanks

[@travelaimes]

Croatia is not included in schengen

[@brookeandmillie40]

@@travelaimes thank you 🙏

[@grassytramtracks]

Croatia doesn't count yet, but starting in the coming year, Croatia is joining Schengen. I'm a dual British French citizen, so thankfully Brexit hasn't impacted my free movement

[@yankeesfanadventures6174]

some people claim 90 days in and 90 days out of schengen will work. Glad I found this.I was planning my retirement travel and this makes more sense.Can I stay in non schengen countries more than 90 days ? I would rather be in eastern europe most of the time rather than the pricier western countries. Thanks

[@travelaimes]

It all depends on the individual visa’s or travel requirements for the non-schengen countries! Just look it up but I think for those it would be usually 30-90 days per country rather than spread out over the zone

[@yankeesfanadventures6174]

@@travelaimes thanks. that helps.

[@DestiniMeshack]

I was told you leave for 90 days then you can go back for 90. I don’t understand the 4 months ?

[@grassytramtracks]

You're right, that's how it works

[@johnbush9076]

hi thank you so much for this video. I still have question on my trip that made in this year. let me give you the date detail. I enter Switzerland on August 18, 2022 and departed from Germany on October 31, 2022 to US. Again I enter Germany on November 18, 2022 and departed on December 02, 2022. so now when can I enter Germany or any other schengen? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HLEP

[@travelaimes]

You can use the calculator on the schengen website to see what date you can enter again, please note that Switzerland is not in schengen!

[@johnbush9076]

@@travelaimes can you send us link to see when we can enter Schengen? are you sure that Switzerland is not in Schengen?

[@lv3184]

@@johnbush9076 Switzerland IS part of the Schengen zone and you need to also count the days you spent in Switzerland.

[@GlobalGledhills]

The math in the video is really throwing me. Is it 90 in 90 out? or do you need to be out for 120?

[@luzsennysantos233]

What about if I enter through Milan but stay in Switzerland? How can I stay without problems ?

[@grassytramtracks]

When you're in the Schengen area, you are free to move between any other Schengen country, and Switzerland is in Schengen

[@robertgonzales3936]

if you stay one month and half can you return after 90 days and stay 90 days?

[@shaislmn]

Hi! Did you find the answer? I'm also curious about this.

[@matof1428]

Turkey isn't even on the European continent... Except for a bit of land west of the Bosphorus.

[@Kamal67811]

Its still confusing for me, not good at mathematics at all, I recently visited my Son in Netherlands for 30 days on a Schengen visa from India. 10 March to 8th April. Now i want to apply again for 90 days single visit. When can I apply? I am planning to go back in August this year. Is it possible?

[@travelaimes]

Try using the schengen calculator for exact dates & confirmation. It tells you when you can visit www.schengenvisainfo.com/visa-calculator/

[@travelaimes]

My initial thoughts are yes you can for max 60days as you haven’t passed the 90day maximum stay

[@Kamal67811]

@@travelaimes The calculator Says Entry Date -10 March 2022---------Exit Date 08 April 2022----------Last Day to Stay 07 June 2022 -------You have stayed for 30 day(s) in the Schengen Area. 60 day(s) left...so even if i apply date of entry 10 august I still will get 60 days

[@Kamal67811]

@@travelaimes According to this calculator when will my days get reset so that I can aply for 90 days and not 60 days. Actually I want to apply for 90 days

[@enjoylife6969]

If you spend 90 days in the Schengen wouldn't you just stay out 90 days to reset? I am not understanding why you need to stay out 120 days.

[@travelaimes]

Because you can only stay 90 days out of 180 days. That’s the base rule of the EU. So going 90days, staying 90 days out, would mean you overstay if you count back the 180 days from that day that you are back.

[@enjoylife6969]

@@travelaimes but 90 plus 120 is 210. If I left the Schengen at day 89 and stayed out for 95 days wouldn’t that rest my 180 day period and thus give me another 90 days. I guess I am confused.

[@travelaimes]

@@enjoylife6969 it’s very confusing.. On the day you want to re-enter you have to count backwards 180 days. An if from that moment you have stayed 90 days or more, you are overstaying. For those first 30 days you would have stayed 91 days.. not 90, hence why you need to stay out an additional 30 days.

[@travelaimes]

@@enjoylife6969 there might be more conversions that work as well, but these are just some simple ones that make sure you don’t overstay.

[@yankeesfanadventures6174]

@@travelaimes can you just stay out of schengen a couple of days so not to overstay ?

[@riteshvs4949]

I know 90 days validity what is 180 days??

[@grassytramtracks]

The maximum amount of time you can spend in the Schengen area is 90 days in any 180 day period, so you couldn't go in for 60 days, leave for 10 days, and go back in for 60 more, for example, because that would exceed 90/180 day limit. It's to stop people entering for 90 days, leaving for a day, and coming back for another 90 days

[@riteshvs4949]

@@grassytramtracks suppose if i stay 90 days can i stay another 90 days after renew visa

[@MP-pn6kh]

I don't understand the 120 part. 180-90=90. So when you stay for 90 days, you have to stay out of 90 days, not 120

[@MP-pn6kh]

does this 120 apply for people who have one entry visas

[@travelaimes]

No because you need to count back 180 days and after 90 in and 90 out, you would have still stayed the 90 days, on day 181, hence why staying out 120 days is needed.

[@MP-pn6kh]

@@travelaimes im sorry i still dont get it, i will just use the calculator but thanks

[@travelaimes]

@@MP-pn6kh yes just use the calculator and you will see for those 30 days (the difference between the 90-120) it will show you are in for 91 days which is 1 too much, hence why 120 days out

[@nn8934]

@@MP-pn6kh hi, did u end up understanding it? i dont understand it either, on google it says u cant come back until 90 more days have passed but she keeps saying u have to stay out for 120 days, but 90+90 = 180, so why wouldn't u be able to come back on 181th day

[@Niketa21]

What if ur help with the Schengen Visa 90/180 rule? I understand that you have 90 days to suspend the total over the course of 180 days. So let's say I start my travel to the Schengen zone on October 14th 2023 and stay until December 11th. Totaling 59 days. I still have 31 days left to use in the remaining 180 days. Now let's say I came back into the Schengen zone in the 5th month (March 2024) of the remaining 180 days to use my last 31 days. Once I used up my 90 days for this time period of from October 14 to April 11. Will my 90/180 start over again immediately after April 11, 2024? My goal is to use up my last 31 days within the last 180 days, then maybe 90 days will start over April 12th, 2024 so I wouldn't have to leave the Schengen zone for another 90 days. Is my thought process correct? 🫠

[@travelaimes]

It’s a rolling 180 days, so every day they look back to the last 180 days so it does not start over in April. In April they look at the previous 180 days which would still include your time in the fall in Europe

[@jeromemariano1575]

I have a Schengen visa for 30 days and it’s valid until December this year. Multiple entry. I went from September 27 to October 1 so a total of 5 days. Does that mean I have 25 more days to spend inside the Schengen zones? And do I need to enter Switzerland again ? Because I’m planning to do 2-3 nights stay in some other parts of the Schengen zone. I hope you can answer all my questions.

[@travelaimes]

This depends on if you have a single entry or multiple entry visa

[@jeromemariano1575]

@@travelaimes I have a multiple entry