Guides
Plain-language explainers on the 90/180 rule, residence permits, EES and more.
European countries not in Schengen (to wait out your 90 days)
Which European countries are not in the Schengen area, so time there does not count toward your 90/180 limit: Ireland, Cyprus, the UK, the Balkans, and more.
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EES entry exit system explained: Schengen border changes
The Entry/Exit System went live in October 2025 and covered all of Schengen by April 2026. What changed, how biometrics work, and what it means for your 90-day count.
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ETIAS explained: what it is, who needs it and when it launches
ETIAS is the EU's online travel authorization for visa-free visitors to Schengen. Planned for late 2026, the launch has now slipped past that date. Here is what to know.
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Do residence permits and national D-visas count toward the 90/180 limit?
If you hold a Schengen residence permit or a long-stay D-visa, your days work differently from a tourist's. Here is what counts, what does not, and the trap when you travel to other countries.
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How the Schengen 90/180 rule actually works
The 90/180 rule explained in plain language: what counts as a day, why the 180-day window keeps moving, and the mistakes that cause accidental overstays.
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What happens if you overstay in the Schengen area
Schengen overstay consequences explained: fines, entry bans, the SIS alert, and how the EES now catches every extra day. Plus what to do if it already happened.
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Poland stały pobyt: absence rules and qualifying days
Stały pobyt and EU long-term resident status in Poland both require uninterrupted residence. No single absence can exceed 6 months, total absences must stay under 10 months.
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