Short stays (90/180-day rule) by country
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
How long visitors from the UK and the EU may stay on a short visit, and what they need to enter. Pick a country for the full list of rules, each with its official source.
| Country | Maximum length of a short stay | Visa or travel authorisation for entry | Passport or travel document requirement | Entry/Exit System recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES since 10 April 2026 |
| Netherlands | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES since 10 April 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Up to 6 months per visit | ETA needed (from 2 April 2025) | Passport; ID card only in some cases | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| France | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES since 10 April 2026 |
| Spain | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES |
| Italy | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES |
| Ireland | Up to 3 months, set by the immigration officer | No visa for British citizens | Passport or valid national ID card (EU/EEA/Swiss) | Ireland is not in the EES |
| Poland | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa for Annex II nationals | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES; no passport stamps |
| Portugal | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES |
| Belgium | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES since 10 April 2026 |
| Sweden | 90 days in 180 | No visa for visa-exempt nationalities | Valid 3 months after leaving | Registered in the EU Entry/Exit System |
| Austria | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES since 10 April 2026 |
| Greece | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES |
| Switzerland | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa needed | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | EES being rolled out since 12 October 2025 |
| Czechia | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa for Annex II nationals | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES; no passport stamps since 10 April 2026 |
| Hungary | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa for Annex II nationals | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES at the external borders |
| Finland | 90 days in 180 | No visa for visa-exempt nationalities | Valid 3 months after leaving; issued within 10 years | Registered in the EU Entry/Exit System |
| Norway | 90 days in any 180 | No visa for visa-exempt nationalities | Valid 3 months beyond departure | Registered in the EU Entry/Exit System |
| Romania | 90 days in any 180-day period | No visa for Annex II nationals | Valid 3 months after departure; issued within 10 years | Recorded in the EES; no passport stamps since 10 April 2026 |
Before you rely on it
This comparison covers national rules. Regional or local rules can apply on top of them, and rules change. A rule marked “to verify” has not yet been confirmed against an official source. Each country page links to the official sources, and those are the place to confirm the details before you act.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.