Source watch: the European Commission stay calculator

What to check

Official-source watch, checked 7 September 2026. This note points to an existing official guide; it does not announce a new policy or effective date.

Prepare and compare

For the usual short-stay calculation, examine every day of the proposed stay and look back over that day and the previous 179 calendar days. Count days physically present across the relevant Schengen area, including entry and exit days.

Before you travel

Before you travel: Tourism with an ordinary passport only. No paid work. Border admission and other entry conditions still apply. Read all nationality-specific notes on the official page before booking.

Editorial source check: 7 September 2026. This is not the policy’s effective date.