The Schengen Visa Rule

The schengulator determines the number of days spent and remaining based on the 90/180-day Schengen Visa Rule, where an individual can stay in Schengen countries for 90 days out of an 180 day time period. The 180-day window is defined as:

“The 180-day period keeps rolling. Therefore, anytime you wish to enter the Schengen, you just have to count backwards the last 180 days, and see if you have been present in the Schengen for more than 90 days throughout that period” (as stated here). Therefore, schengulator calculates the days spent in the Schengen area based on the 180 days prior to a user-defined date.

For more on the Schengen Visa Rule, see these links:

• Schengen visa info

• The 90/180-day rule made easy

• UK Government on visa permits in Europe

• The Schengen rule: here’s how it works

There are many Schengen stay calculators available online or as apps. The purpose of schengulator is to create a workflow that is transparent (i.e. you can see the workings) and non-repetitive (i.e. you don’t have to log each and every one of your trips to the Schengen area every time you need to use the tool).