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How long can you stay, and how do you stay longer?

Visa runs, stay limits and border rules for travelers who keep moving, country by country.

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90 / 180days in the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day window.EESthe EU now records every entry and exit, so overstays show up automatically.Visa runsstill work in some countries, and get refused in others after a few rounds.

Stay rules by country

How many days each country gives you, how to extend, and whether a visa run still works there.

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The rules behind most stays, refusals and runs.

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Planning months in Europe?

The 90/180 rule decides how long you can stay, and the Entry/Exit System now counts the days for the border officer. Work out your dates before you book the next flight.

The 90/180 rule What EES records

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