Indian passport Schengen visa planning

Schengen Calculator for Indians

Track your Schengen stay days after your visa is issued. Indian travelers must plan around both the visa sticker validity and the 90/180-day short-stay limit.

Indian applicant essentials

Visa needed
Apply before travel through the relevant consulate or VFS route
Sticker dates
Travel must fit inside visa validity
Stay days
Duration of stay and 90/180 rule both matter
Insurance
Schengen medical cover is usually required for the application

Your Visa Can Be Valid Longer Than Your Stay Allowance

Many travelers focus on the visa expiry date and miss the duration-of-stay field. This calculator helps you avoid planning more Schengen days than your visa and the 90/180 rule allow.

Visa validity window

Check the from and until dates on the visa sticker before planning side trips or late departures.

Duration of stay

A multi-entry visa can still have a limited number of allowed stay days. Count every Schengen entry and exit day.

VFS checklist match

Documents can vary by destination country, appointment location, and trip purpose. Follow the exact checklist for your application.

Count Schengen Days After Your Visa Is Issued

Add all Schengen entries and exits. Use the result alongside your visa sticker, VFS checklist, flight bookings, and insurance dates.

Travel Timeline

Add all your trips to the Schengen area within the last 180 days (past or planned) to calculate your remaining allowance.

Compliance Status

Enter your travel dates to see your 90/180 day compliance report.

Before Your VFS Appointment

Build a realistic itinerary before applying. Then use the main Schengen calculator guide for the general rolling-window explanation and the travel budget calculator for proof-of-funds planning.

Schengen Insurance and iVisa CTA

Indian applications usually need Schengen-compliant travel insurance. You can also use iVisa as a document planning shortcut before confirming final rules with the consulate.

Indian Travelers and Schengen Days

Do Indian citizens need a Schengen visa?

Yes. Indian passport holders generally need a Schengen visa before visiting the Schengen Area for tourism, family visits, or business unless they hold a separate qualifying residence status.

Is Schengen visa validity the same as allowed stay days?

No. Visa validity is the date range during which you may enter or stay, while duration of stay is the number of days you are allowed to spend in Schengen. You must respect both the visa dates and the 90/180-day rule.

What documents are usually needed for a Schengen visa from India?

Typical files include passport, application form, photos, travel insurance, flight and hotel bookings, itinerary, financial proof, employment or student documents, and any VFS or consulate-specific checklist items.

Is travel insurance mandatory for Indian Schengen visa applicants?

Schengen visa applications usually require travel medical insurance valid across Schengen countries with the required minimum medical coverage. Check the latest consulate or VFS checklist before applying.