What is the 90/180-day rule and how do I calculate my allowed stay?

The 90/180-day rule is one of the most important things to understand when traveling with a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa. It determines how long you’re allowed to stay in the Schengen Area — and when you need to leave. Here’s how it works 👇 🧭 What it means You can stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This means at any given time, the last 180 days are “looked back” from today’s date — and you must not have spent more than 90 of those days inside Schengen countries. 💡 Example: If you visited France and Italy for 60 days in January–February, and returned for 30 days in May — that’s your full 90 days. You’ll then need to wait until some of those earlier days “expire” from the 180-day window before re-entering. 📅 How to calculate it You can use the official Schengen calculator on the European Commission’s website — or let Outbound Singapore do it for you! Our team helps you track your travel days accurately, so you never overstay or risk future visa issues. 🚫 Overstaying even by a few days can affect future visa approvals — so staying compliant is key. ✨ With Outbound Singapore, you’ll always know how many days you have left and when you can safely travel again.