Schengen 90/180 day calculator for UK travellers
Enter your trips to the Schengen Area and see instantly how many of your 90 days you have used in the rolling 180-day window — and when your allowance starts to replenish.
The 90/180 rule
As a UK national, you may spend a maximum of 90 days in the Schengen Area in any rolling 180-day period. The 180-day window is calculated backwards from each day you are present. GOV.UK: entry requirements.
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How the 90/180 rule works for UK nationals in Spain
Since the UK left the European Union, British passport holders are treated as third-country nationals in the Schengen Area. Under Article 6 of the Schengen Borders Code, you may stay for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. The 180-day window is not a fixed calendar block — it rolls back from every single day you are present, so you must check the rule continuously, not just at the start of a trip.
Spain is part of the Schengen Area. Days spent in France, Germany, Italy, or any other Schengen member state all count toward the same 90-day limit. If you are planning an extended stay or want to retire in Spain, you will need a long-stay visa (such as a non-lucrative visa or the digital nomad visa) before your 90 days are up.
This calculator counts every arrival and departure day as a full day, which mirrors how Spanish border officers apply the rule in practice. Source: GOV.UK — Spain entry requirements.
What to do when you are approaching the 90-day limit
If this calculator shows you have 30 days or fewer remaining, it is time to plan. Your main options are: leave the Schengen Area before you overstay, apply for a Spanish long-stay visa from the UK, or consult an OISC-regulated immigration adviser who specialises in Spain.
Overstaying the 90-day limit can result in a ban from re-entering the Schengen Area for up to five years, so it is essential to track your days carefully before booking onward travel.
Figures are calculated from the dates you enter and are provided for planning purposes only. Entry rules may change — always verify with GOV.UK before travelling.