How the rule works
Non-EU visitors, including UK citizens, can spend up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen area without a visa. Days in other Schengen countries count too.
Border checks are now digital
The EU’s Entry/Exit System records entries and exits electronically, which makes overstays easier to detect. Overstaying can lead to fines and entry bans.
Ways to stay longer
- Non-lucrative visa.
- Digital nomad visa.
- An EU passport through ancestry, if you are eligible.
- UK nationals legally resident before 2021 may hold rights under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Planning your year
Many owners split visits, for example six weeks in spring and six in autumn. Keep your own record of dates.