This page explains how the educational calculator approaches date counting and where its limitations begin.
Counting logic
The calculator counts travel days inclusively, meaning both entry and exit dates count. It analyzes the rolling 180-day window using the dates entered by the user.
Important limitations
- The tool does not know whether a trip record is incomplete or entered incorrectly.
- It does not determine visa class, legal status or residence rights.
- It does not account for every national exception or individualized legal scenario.
Why this page is useful
Read this page if you want to understand how dates are counted, why a rolling 180-day window can change day by day, and why the result should still be checked independently.
Official sources
This website is independent and educational. For official information about the Schengen short-stay rule, compare your position with the European Commission guidance and tools.
Important: This website is an independent educational planning tool. It is not an official EU, embassy, border police, visa, or immigration service. Calculator output can never guarantee entry, legal status, visa approval, or compliance for every individual case. Users must verify their situation through official sources and qualified legal or immigration advisers where needed.