UK Visa Day Calculator
Add your trips to the United Kingdom and see how your days add up against the common ~180-days-in-12-months guideline, with a rolling window, a stay planner, and your reset date.
The UK has no fixed day count; ~180 days in any 12 months is a common rule of thumb. Discretionary.
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How it works
How counting days in the UK works
No single fixed day limit
Unlike the Schengen 90/180 rule, the UK has no hard statutory day count for visitors. A widely used rule of thumb is that visitors should not spend more than about 180 days in any 12-month period, and frequent or back-to-back visits draw extra scrutiny.
A rolling 12-month window
This calculator treats the guideline as a rolling 365-day window. On any day it looks back over the previous 12 months and totals the days you were in the UK, so you can see whether you are approaching the ~180-day mark.
Arrival and departure days count
Both the day you arrive and the day you leave count as full days of presence. The calculator counts them the same way, so your totals reflect how the days actually add up.
It is discretionary
The UK visitor rules are about intent, not just a day count. The Standard Visitor route is for visits, not for living in the UK through repeated stays. Border officers make the final decision, so treat 180 days as guidance and keep a buffer.
FAQ
UK visitor days FAQ
Is there a 180-day limit for visiting the UK?
Not as a hard statutory number. UK guidance does not set a fixed maximum number of days per year for visitors, but about 180 days in any 12 months is a common rule of thumb, and spending more time than that as a visitor can raise questions about whether you are really just visiting.
How long can I stay in the UK as a visitor?
A Standard Visitor can usually stay for up to 6 months per visit. There is no fixed annual cap, but repeated or very long stays can lead a border officer to refuse entry if it looks like you are living in the UK rather than visiting.
Do my arrival and departure days count?
Yes. This calculator counts both the day you enter and the day you leave as full days of presence in the UK.
Does this calculator give an official UK limit?
No. It applies the common ~180-days-in-12-months guideline as a rolling window to help you plan. The actual decision is discretionary and made by UK Border Force, so always check official guidance for your situation.
What about studying or working in the UK?
Studying or working generally needs a different visa route, not the visitor route, and those have their own conditions. This calculator only models visitor-style day counting, not work or study permissions.
Tracking days in the Schengen Area instead?
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.