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Understand how the Schengen 90/180 day rule works, how to count your travel days, and how to avoid overstaying your allowance.

These guides explain the rule in plain English, with examples for UK travellers, EU visitors and anyone planning multiple trips across the Schengen Area.

Schengen Basics

How the Schengen 90/180 Day Rule Works (with Examples)

The rule sounds simple, but the rolling window catches more travellers off guard than any other aspect of European travel. Here’s how to count your days correctly.

What is EES? The New Schengen Border System Explained

This guide covers what EES actually is, who it applies to (and who it doesn’t), what to expect at the border, and how it changes things if you travel to Europe regularly.

Understanding Schengen

Countries in the Schengen Area

See which countries are part of the Schengen Area and where the 90/180 day rule applies.

Non-Schengen Countries in Europe: The Full List

See which countries are part of the Schengen Area and where the 90/180 day rule applies.

Countries

Is the UK in Schengen? What British Travellers Need to Know

The short answer is no, and it never has been. Here’s what British travellers need to know in 2026.

Is Greece in Schengen? A Quick Guide for Travellers

If you’ve stumbled onto this question while planning a Greek holiday, the short answer is yes, Greece is fully in Schengen, including every island you might be considering.

Is Iceland in Schengen? A Quick Guide for Travellers

Iceland is fully in the Schengen Area, even though it’s not in the EU. Here’s what that means for your trip and the 90/180 day rule.

Is Ireland in Schengen? What Travellers Need to Know

Ireland is in the EU but not the Schengen Area. Here’s what that means for your 90-day allowance.

Is Poland in Schengen? A Quick Guide for Travellers

If you’ve been wondering whether Poland is in Schengen, the answer is straightforwardly yes, and has been for nearly twenty years.

Is Hungary in Schengen? A Quick Guide for Travellers

Hungary is fully in the Schengen Area. Here’s what that means for a Budapest trip, the 90/180 rule, and crossing into Serbia or Ukraine.