France Schengen 90/180 Calculator
Track your days in France against the Schengen 90/180 rule, see how long you can stay and when your days reset, then read how the rule works and which visas let you stay longer.
Up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
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How it works
How the 90-day rule works for France
France shares the Schengen 90 days
France is in the Schengen Area, so the 90-days-in-180 limit is shared, not specific to France. Days in Spain, Italy, Germany and the rest of Schengen draw from the same 90 days, so a TGV from Paris to Barcelona keeps you on the same clock.
Overseas France is outside Schengen
Here France is unusual: the overseas departments and territories, such as Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion and Mayotte, are not part of the Schengen Area. Days spent there do not count toward your Schengen 90, though they have their own entry rules.
A rolling 180-day window
On any day, look back over the previous 180 days and total the days you were anywhere in Schengen. That number must stay at or under 90, and each day you use frees up again exactly 180 days later as the window moves forward.
Arrival and departure days count
Your day of arrival in mainland France and your day of departure both count as full days of presence, even a brief Eurostar trip into Paris. This calculator counts both, the way a border officer would.
Resetting your Schengen window from France
The rolling rule means you cannot reset your days by leaving for an afternoon and coming back. Days return only as older ones fall off the back of the 180-day window, so travelers usually leave the Schengen Area to wait them out.
France has handy non-Schengen exits. The United Kingdom is a short Eurostar or ferry away and is outside Schengen, as is Ireland. Andorra, tucked in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, is also outside Schengen, though you re-enter Schengen as soon as you cross back. Watch out for the near neighbors that do not help: Monaco has no real border with France and is treated as inside Schengen, and Switzerland is a full Schengen member.
Use the planner above to try a future entry date and see your longest compliant stay, and the reset date to see when your full 90 days come back if you stay out.
Staying in France longer than 90 days
To stay in mainland France beyond 90 days you need a national long-stay visa or residence permit, which sits outside the Schengen short-stay rule. France does not have a single digital nomad visa, but a few long-stay routes are common.
The long-stay visitor visa (visa de long sejour, type VLS-TS visiteur) suits people who can support themselves and agree not to work in France, which appeals to retirees and those taking an extended stay. The Passeport Talent covers various skilled workers, founders and researchers. Requirements and income evidence vary by route and change over time, so confirm the current rules with a French consulate or the official visa service.
Once you hold a long-stay visa or residence permit, your time in France is governed by that document rather than the 90/180 count.
Go deeper
More France visa guides
France long-stay visitor visa guide coming soon
The VLS-TS visiteur route for extended stays without working in France.
France Passeport Talent guide coming soon
The skilled-worker, founder and researcher route into France.
FAQ
France 90/180 FAQ
How many days can I stay in France as a tourist?
Visa-free and short-stay (type C) visitors can be present in the Schengen Area, including mainland France, for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. This calculator adds up your trips and shows how many days remain.
Do I get 90 days just for France?
No. The 90 days are shared across the whole Schengen Area. Days in France draw from the same allowance as days in any other Schengen country, so moving from another Schengen country into France does not reset your 90 days.
Do days in Guadeloupe, Martinique or other French territories count?
No. France's overseas departments and territories, including Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion and Mayotte, are outside the Schengen Area, so days there do not count toward your Schengen 90. They have their own entry conditions, which you should check separately.
Can I stay in France longer than 90 days?
Yes, but only with a national long-stay visa or residence permit such as the long-stay visitor visa or a Passeport Talent. These run under separate rules and are not part of the 90/180 short-stay calculation.
Does a trip to the UK or Andorra reset my Schengen days?
Leaving for the UK or Andorra stops you adding Schengen days, but it does not instantly reset the count, which always looks back 180 days. Leaving only helps once enough older days have rolled out of the window, as shown by the calculator's reset date.
What happens if I overstay in France?
Overstaying the Schengen limit can lead to fines, deportation, and an entry ban affecting the whole Schengen Area, not just France. Treat 90 days as a hard limit and keep a buffer where you can.
Schengen 90/180 guides for other countries
This calculator is a planning aid, not legal advice. Border officers make the final decision on entry and length of stay. Always confirm the rules with official government sources before you travel.