Rules & authorisations
The 90/180 rule, ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System (EES).
3 Schengen resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- The 90/180-day rule explainedGuidance
The Schengen 90/180-day rule explained — up to 90 days in any 180-day period for short stays — and why long-stay and residence-permit holders are not subject to it.
- ETIAS explainedGuidance
ETIAS explained — a travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to around 30 European countries, costing EUR 20, expected to start in late 2026 (official EU ETIAS guidance).
- The Entry/Exit System (EES) explainedGuidance
The Entry/Exit System (EES) explained — an automated biometric border system for non-EU short-stay travellers at external Schengen borders, fully operational since 10 April 2026.