Days-in-Country Tracker

The Schengen 90/180 rule states that non-EU citizens can spend a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day rolling period in the Schengen Area without a visa or residence permit.

Important: The 180-day period is a rolling window, not a fixed period. Each day, the calculation looks back 180 days to count how many days you've been in the Schengen Area.

Schengen countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Visitors to the United Kingdom can spend up to 180 days within any 365-day period as a tourist without requiring a visa (for eligible nationalities). Unlike the Schengen rule, the UK allows for longer continuous stays.

Note: Multiple frequent visits may raise questions from UK Border Force about your intentions. Long-term visitors should ensure they have ties to their home country and aren't working or living in the UK.

Canadian visitor status typically allows stays of up to 180 days (6 months) within a 365-day period for eligible visa-exempt foreign nationals. Extensions may be possible by applying before your current status expires.

Important: Visitors cannot work or study in Canada. Digital nomads working remotely for foreign employers are in a legal grey area and should consult with immigration professionals.

The Australian eVisitor (subclass 651) and Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) allow visitors to stay for up to 90 days per visit within a 180-day period. These are multiple-entry visas valid for 12 months.

Note: You cannot work for Australian companies while on tourist visas. Remote work for foreign employers is generally tolerated but technically not permitted under tourist visa conditions.

Many nationals can enter Japan visa-free for tourism purposes for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Japan offers visa exemptions to citizens of 68 countries and regions.

Important: Working remotely while on a tourist visa is not officially permitted. Digital nomads should consider Japan's new Digital Nomad Visa (launched 2024) for legal remote work stays up to 6 months.

The United Arab Emirates offers visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry for many nationalities, allowing stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Some nationalities receive automatic 30-day stamps extendable to 90 days.

Note: The UAE has specific remote work visa programs that allow longer stays for digital nomads. Tourist visas do not permit employment within the UAE.

As of 2024, Thailand introduced new visa rules allowing eligible visitors to stay up to 180 days within a 365-day period. This includes visa-exempt entries and tourist visas, making Thailand more accessible for long-term travelers.

Important: Thailand also launched a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) specifically for digital nomads and remote workers, offering 180-day stays with the ability to extend for another 180 days (360 days total per visa).

Many countries use the 183-day rule to determine tax residency. If you spend 183 days or more in a country within a 365-day period, you may be considered a tax resident and required to pay taxes on your worldwide income.

Note: Tax residency rules vary significantly by country. Some count partial days, others have tie-breaker rules, and some consider "substantial presence" over multiple years. Always consult with a tax professional familiar with the specific countries involved.

Common countries using this rule: United States (with substantial presence test), United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and many others. Each has specific nuances in their tax laws.