Questions people ask. Short answers, checked.
The things travelers ask us most about days, vehicles, pets and paperwork. Every answer links to the full rule and its official source.
Schengen daysDoes leaving Schengen reset my 90 days?
No. The 90/180 is a rolling window, not a reset. Each day counts back 180 days, so the days you spent inside only drop off once they’re more than 180 days old. Leaving just stops new days from being added.
Schengen daysCan I go to the UK or Ireland to stretch my Schengen days?
Days in the UK and Ireland don’t count toward your 90, so time there gives your old Schengen days a chance to fall out of the window. It doesn’t reset anything. The UK has its own limit, up to 6 months per visit.
Schengen daysDo the days I arrive and leave both count?
Yes. Both are full days, even if you crossed late at night or left first thing in the morning.
Schengen daysWhat happens if I overstay?
It can mean a fine, an entry ban, and a record in the Entry/Exit System that every Schengen border can see. If you’re already over, talk to the consulate before you cross again.
Schengen daysWhat is the Entry/Exit System?
Europe’s digital border record. Since April 2026 it scans your passport at Schengen borders and counts your days for the officer. Your own count should match theirs.
VehiclesHow long can my foreign-plated vehicle stay in the EU?
6 months from the day it enters the EU, across every EU country. Don’t count on a fresh 6 months just by leaving and coming back. Some countries count it as 6 months in any 12.
VehiclesDoes storing my vehicle stop the clock?
No. The vehicle’s 6 months keep running while it sits in storage, even if you’ve flown home.
VehiclesDoes my vehicle’s limit follow my passport?
No, it follows the plates. Your passport decides how long you can stay. Where the vehicle is registered decides how long it can, and what paperwork it needs.
VehiclesDo I need a permit to drive into Mexico?
Yes, outside the border zone and Baja California you need a temporary import permit from Banjercito, good for up to 180 days. Cancel it when you leave, or you can’t bring a vehicle back in.
Dogs and catsWhat does my dog need to enter the EU from the US?
A microchip, a rabies shot at least 21 days before you arrive, and an EU health certificate filled in by a USDA-accredited vet and endorsed by USDA, within 10 days of arrival.
Dogs and catsDoes my dog need a tapeworm treatment?
For some countries, yes. Norway and the UK, for example, ask for a vet-given tapeworm treatment 1 to 5 days before you arrive. Cats don’t need one.
Entry documentsDo I need a UK ETA?
Most visa-free visitors do, including Americans and Europeans. Apply online before you travel. Irish citizens don’t need one.
Entry documentsDo I need an ESTA to visit the US?
If you’re from a Visa Waiver Program country, yes, whether you fly, sail or drive in. Apply online before you travel.
The appDoes BorderRunner track where I go?
We count days, not your movements. Your phone uses its location only to work out which country you’re in, and we keep the country and date, never your exact location. Photos you add stay private to you and your household and are deleted when you delete your account. We never sell your data.
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