Schengen 90/180 rules by nationality
The 90/180 rule is the same for every visa-free visitor: no more than 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all 29 Schengen countries together. What differs by passport is paperwork, and a few old bilateral agreements that allow extra time in one country.
Facts checked 28 September 2026. Entry rules change. Confirm them with the official source linked in each section before you travel.
Side by side
| Passport | Visa-free stay | EES | ETIAS | Bilateral extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 90 days in any 180 | Yes — fingerprints and photo at first entry | Needed once it starts; not running yet | Denmark (up to 3 months in Denmark) |
| United Kingdom | 90 days in any 180 | Yes — done before departure at Dover, Folkestone and St Pancras | Needed once it starts; not running yet | None |
| Canada | 90 days in any 180 | Yes — fingerprints and photo at first entry | Needed once it starts; not running yet | Denmark (up to 3 months in Denmark and the Nordics) |
| Australia | 90 days in any 180 | Yes — fingerprints and photo at first entry | Needed once it starts; not running yet | 10 countries; you can use one, on conditions |
| New Zealand | 90 days in any 180 | Yes — fingerprints and photo at first entry | Needed once it starts; not running yet | Several, incl. Denmark, Germany, Switzerland |
What is the same for everyone
- The day you arrive and the day you leave both count as days in Schengen.
- Moving between Schengen countries does not reset anything. There is no per-country allowance. Not sure which countries are in? See the Schengen countries list.
- Leaving for a short trip does not reset the count either. Old days only stop counting when they fall outside the last 180 days.
- Since 10 April 2026 the Entry/Exit System records every entry and exit and counts your days automatically.
Pick your passport
Schengen rules for US citizens
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180. EES fingerprints at the border, ETIAS not yet running, and Denmark's separate agreement.
Schengen rules for UK citizens
Since Brexit: 90 days in any 180, the 10-year passport rule, EES checks at Dover and St Pancras, and no bilateral extras.
Schengen rules for Canadians
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180. EES at the border, ETIAS not yet running, and Denmark's agreement for Canadians.
Schengen rules for Australians
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180, plus one bilateral agreement on top. Which 10 countries, and the conditions.
Schengen rules for New Zealanders
90 days in any 180, plus confirmed bilateral agreements with Denmark, Germany and Switzerland — and their conditions.
Want to see the count worked through for your passport? The Schengen calculator by passport has a worked example for each of these countries and ten more, including Japan, South Korea, Brazil and the UAE.
Check your own dates
Add your past stays. See days used in the last 180 and the last day you can stay if you entered today. Free, no account needed.