Visa Expiry Countdown Calculator

Enter your visa entry date, visa duration (in days), and today's date to find out exactly how many days remain before your visa expires. The Visa Expiry Countdown Calculator shows your expiry date, days remaining, and whether you are currently within your permitted stay — helping you plan your departure and avoid costly overstays.

The date you entered or plan to enter the destination country.

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The maximum number of days your visa or permit allows you to stay.

Defaults to today. Change this to check your status on a future or past date.

Some countries count your arrival day as day 1 of your stay. Check your visa rules.

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Days Remaining on Visa

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Last Permitted Day

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Days Used

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Overstay Days

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Current Status

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Visa Expiry Countdown Calculator work?

Enter your entry date, the number of days your visa permits, and today's date. The calculator works out your expiry date by adding the permitted duration to your entry date, then subtracts today's date to give you the exact number of days remaining. It also flags whether you are within your permitted stay or have overstayed.

Does my entry day count as day 1 of my visa?

This depends on the destination country. Many countries, including those in the Schengen Area, count the day of arrival as day 1. Other destinations start counting from the following day. Use the 'Count Entry Day as Day 1?' option to match your visa's specific rules, and always verify with official immigration guidance for your destination.

Can I use this calculator for Schengen visa calculations?

Yes — set your visa duration to 90 days and enter your entry date to find your last permitted day under a standard Schengen short-stay visa. Note that the Schengen Area also applies a 90/180-day rolling rule, meaning you can only stay 90 days in any 180-day period. This calculator helps with single-period planning; for multiple trips, track each entry and exit period carefully.

What happens if I overstay my visa?

Overstaying a visa can result in fines, deportation, bans on future entry, and serious complications with future visa applications. Even a single day overstay is recorded by many countries' immigration systems. Always plan your departure to leave on or before the last permitted day shown by this calculator.

Should I include a buffer when planning my departure?

Yes — travel experts recommend planning to leave at least one to two days before your visa expiry date. Unforeseen events like flight delays, strikes, or bad weather can prevent you from departing on time. Building in a buffer protects you from unintentional overstays.

What is the 90/180-day Schengen rule?

The 90/180-day rule means visitors to the Schengen Area may spend a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day window. There is no fixed reset date — the 180-day window is calculated backwards from each day you are present. This makes it important to track every individual entry and exit date accurately.

What is ETIAS and does it affect my visa expiry?

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is an upcoming pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers visiting the Schengen Area, similar to the US ESTA. It is not a visa but still carries an expiry date and entry conditions. Once introduced, travellers will need to ensure both their ETIAS authorisation and permitted stay duration are valid before travelling.

Is my travel data stored when I use this calculator?

No personal or travel data is stored on any server. All calculations are performed locally in your browser using the dates you enter. Your information is never transmitted, saved, or shared.

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