Guides
The rules behind the checker, in plain English, with links to the official sources.
- How the Schengen 90/180 rule worksWhy leaving Europe doesn't reset your days.
- Passport validity rulesWhen a passport that hasn't expired still isn't good enough.
- ESTA, ETA, eTA and ETIAS explainedFour travel permits with similar names, and who needs which.
- The EU Entry/Exit SystemFingerprints and a photo at the Schengen border, and no more stamps.
- Travelling on two passportsWhich one to show, and when it changes your limits.
- Travelling with medicinesCold remedies banned in Japan, codeine in the UAE, and how to check.
- Children travelling without both parentsConsent letters and what border officers may ask for.
- Travelling to RussiaNone of our six passports can use Russia's e-visa.