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Schengen 90/180 Rule Explained (2026)
How the 90-in-180 day Schengen rule actually works in 2026, calculator examples, and how DNVs let you stay longer.
Frequently asked
- How does the Schengen 90/180 day rule work?
- You can be in any Schengen country (or combination) for up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. The clock counts every day you've been in any Schengen country in the past 180 days.
- Does the UK count for Schengen?
- No, the UK is no longer in Schengen. UK time does not count toward the 90-day limit. But UK citizens are now subject to the 90/180 rule when visiting Schengen.
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