How long can Indian citizens stay in the Schengen Area?

Visa · 90 in 180. Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System.

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How long
Visa · 90 in 180

Set by your visa.

Tax residency
183 days

Counted in a calendar year.

The rule for Indian citizens

Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System.

Don’t count your days in the Schengen Area by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
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Your days, with an example

Arrive on Sun 1 November 2026 and day 90 is Fri 29 January 2027. The day you arrive counts as day 1. On a visa, the dates and stay length printed on it, or given at the border, are what count.

Check your own dates with the free Schengen 90/180 calculator.

Staying longer

You become tax resident in Schengen Area after 183 days in a calendar year. Set per country. Portugal and Spain: 183 days in a calendar year.

Other passports

PassportStay
EU, EEA or Swiss passportFreedom of movement
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport90 days in any 180
US passport90 days in any 180

All the details: Schengen Area rules for every passport.

Questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Schengen Area?

Yes. Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System.

How long can Indian citizens stay in the Schengen Area?

Visa · 90 in 180. Schengen visa required before travel. Stay only within the dates and number of days on the visa, and never more than 90 days in any 180 across all Schengen states. Entries and exits are logged by the Entry/Exit System.

When do Indian citizens become tax resident in Schengen Area?

You become tax resident in Schengen Area after 183 days in a calendar year. Set per country. Portugal and Spain: 183 days in a calendar year.

Can Noverstay count my days in the Schengen Area?

Yes. The app logs the country you’re in each day and reminds you before your Schengen 90/180 limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source before you travel.