Arrival and departure dates are counted inclusively. Overlapping travel dates are counted only once, and open trips run to the selected reference date.
How StayLimit calculates travel days at the edges
StayLimit calculates travel days with both the arrival and the departure day counted in full. That matches how border authorities read a stamp, and it is the safer assumption when a rule is close.
Overlapping and open trips
A trip without an end date is counted up to today, so an open stay never quietly disappears from the total. Overlapping entries are counted once, not twice.
Rolling periods, not calendar boxes
For a rolling rule the app looks back from the chosen day rather than from January. That is what makes the 90/180 result move as the date moves, and it is why yesterday’s number may differ from today’s.
What the result means
StayLimit calculates travel days, not entitlements: the number is a count, not legal advice. It tells you where you stand against a rule you selected; whether that rule applies to your passport and purpose is a separate question.
Why StayLimit calculates travel days conservatively
Where a rule can be read two ways, the app takes the reading that uses up days faster. Being told you have fewer days left than you do costs you a weekend. The opposite mistake costs a re-entry ban, so the conservative reading is the one worth having.
What to check
- Enter every arrival and departure date completely.
- Confirm the country and applicable rule for each trip.
- Check visas, residence permits and exceptional agreements separately.
- Compare important results with official records.