Visa approved — EES, stays and the 90-day rule
Europe's borders went digital: entries and exits are recorded in the Entry/Exit System instead of passport stamps, and your 90/180 count is now computed centrally.
What happens at the border now?
EES registration — passport data, facial image, fingerprints — then electronic records. Read after approval: EES and borders
No more passport stamps?
Correct — full implementation on 10 April 2026 replaced stamps with records. Read the stamps-to-records timeline
How many days do I have left?
The rolling 180-day window, with the Commission's official calculator. Read the 90/180 rule, explained
Do I need ETIAS?
Not as a visa holder — and ETIAS is not in operation for anyone yet. Read the ETIAS position
Can I build toward a longer visa?
Lawful use of this visa is the first rung of the multiple-entry cascade. Read the multiple-entry cascade
What does the border record change?
Your count is computed, not estimated — travel like every day counts. Read what the record means
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NEW Visa Approved: EES, Borders and Your 90 Days
After Schengen approval: the Entry/Exit System now records entries instead of stamps, and ETIAS is not in operation. What changes at the border for you.