What to check
- Use the authority responsible for the border or visa rule.
- Check the rule for your passport, trip dates and purpose of travel.
- Keep a dated copy of the official information used for the decision.
Practical guides
Entry rules
Find sourced explanations of entry rules and the official place to confirm them.
Published guides
How the Schengen 90/180-day rule counts days
The standard short-stay rule counts both entry and exit days inside a rolling 180-day window. Each date must stay within the 90-day limit.
Reviewed 28 Aug 2026What the Entry/Exit System records
The Entry/Exit System records travel-document data, entry and exit details, biometrics and entry refusals for covered non-EU short-stay travelers.
Reviewed 28 Aug 2026ETIAS status and the official application site
ETIAS is not yet an action every traveler should take. Check the current launch status and use only the official EU site when applications open.
Reviewed 28 Aug 2026Passport validity for a Schengen trip
For many non-EU visitors, the passport issue date and the validity after departure are separate checks. Visa rules are another question.
Reviewed 28 Aug 2026Check changeable rules at the source
Prices, product terms and public rules can change. Use the linked official source and checked date where a page relies on a changeable fact.