The new EU Schengen Zone travel service "Stay Duration Calculator" is now live
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Given the complexity of calculating the duration of visa-free stays in the EU Schengen Area (no more than 90 days within a 180-day period) and inconsistent calculations by border control officials across EU member states, travelers from third countries have faced...
By MOOK Travel Life Network Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
Due to the complexity of calculating the duration of visa-free stays in the EU Schengen Area (no more than 90 days within a 180-day period) and inconsistent calculations by border control officials across EU member states, which has caused inconvenience for travelers from third countries, the EU has recently unified its calculation method. The new regulation takes effect immediately. The EU has also provided a "Schengen Short Stay Calculator" on its official website, and it is recommended that travelers use this tool before departing for the EU Schengen Area to ensure their stay complies with regulations. This new rule will not affect the rights of our citizens regarding the duration of their stay in the Schengen Area.
Planning a trip to the EU Schengen Area? Use the "Stay Duration Calculator" to compute your allowable stay online. (Image provided by MOOK Editorial Department)
This new measure applies to 32 countries and regions, including Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City, Greenland (Denmark), and the Faroe Islands (Denmark). Additionally, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Croatia are either not Schengen members or do not fully apply Schengen rules, so the duration of stay in these six countries will need to be calculated separately.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds citizens that the EU’s visa-free treatment for the Schengen Area applies only to short-term stays. If you plan to stay in the Schengen Area for more than 90 days or to work there, you must first obtain the appropriate visa before departure. If you have any questions about applying for a Schengen visa, please inquire with the relevant European institutions in China.
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