How long can you stay in Germany?

Germany is in the Schengen Area, so visa-exempt visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. That allowance is shared with every other Schengen country — it is not a fresh German quota.

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German days count toward all of Schengen

Days in Berlin or Munich draw on the same 90-day Schengen budget as days in Spain or Greece. Combine every Schengen day across the trip — crossing from France into Germany does not reset the count.

How to count your days in Germany

Count both the arrival and departure days in full, and total every present day in the current rolling 180-day window. Use the calculator above to do it from your trip dates.

Staying in Germany longer than 90 days

Requirements and permit types change; confirm with the German missions or the Ausländerbehörde. This is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Is Germany’s 90 days separate from Schengen?

No. Days in Germany count toward the shared Schengen 90/180 with every other member state.

How can I stay in Germany longer than 90 days?

Apply for a national visa or residence permit — for example the freelance permit, the EU Blue Card, or the Opportunity Card.

Do entry and exit days count in Germany?

Yes, both count as full days under the Schengen rule.

Track it automatically

Daybound detects your country by GPS, counts days per country and warns you before you hit the limit.

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