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Everything you need to know about the 90/180 rule, in plain words.
How does the 90/180 rule work?
With a Georgian biometric passport you can stay in the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The window moves: on every day of your stay, the border looks back at that day and the 179 days before it. If you've spent more than 90 days in Schengen in that window, you're over the limit.
Do entry and exit days count?
Yes. The day you arrive and the day you leave each count as a full day, even if you're only there for a few hours.
I'm travelling between two countries on the same day. Does that day count twice?
No. All Schengen countries count as one area. If you leave Austria and arrive in France on Oct 25, that's one day.
When do my days come back?
Gradually. Each day you spent in Schengen stops counting exactly 180 days later. VisaFree shows the date your days start coming back, and the date all 90 are available again.
What happens if I overstay?
You can be fined, refused entry, or banned from the Schengen Area for a period, and it's recorded in the EU's Entry/Exit System. Always leave before your last legal day.
Is Cyprus in the Schengen Area?
No. Cyprus is an EU member but not part of Schengen, so days there don't count towards your 90. It has its own entry rules.
Which countries count?
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
Is VisaFree's answer final?
No. It's a careful estimate based on the dates you enter. The border officer makes the final decision, so double-check your passport stamps and official Schengen sources.