Does your passport get stamped on a connecting flight?
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Does your passport get stamped on a connecting flight?
Will I get my passport stamped? Immigration will definitely stamp your passport. US airports in general do not allow for transit passengers. To travel from one country to another through the US, with very few exceptions, you have to enter the US, which means going through immigration and getting your passport stamped.
Can I travel with I-551 stamp on my passport?
Yes, you can travel. The stamp I-551 providing temporary evidence of permanent resident status is valid for a year. It is valid proof of permanent resident status for employment and travel purposes.
When does my passport get stamped when flying?
Your passport only gets stamped when you enter and depart a country. Flying internally between domestic airports doesn’t require use of your passport other than for identification purposes. As the other answers said, the general rule is that your passport gets stamped whenever you enter or exit a foreign country.
What do I do if my passport is not stamped?
If your passport is not stamped, seek out a port tourism office and get one. Several countries do not stamp passports of their own nationals entering the country (Brazil, Australia etc.) but will do it upon request. Similarly, if you are a tourist in a country that does not stamp your passport, you can request one.
Do you need a passport stamp to enter the US?
Continental: entering the US, one’s passport is no longer stamped (with or without Global Entry). I’m not sure when it changed, but you’re right – until around a few years ago, everyone (US citizens included) got a stamp in their passport when entering the US.
Which countries do not issue a passport stamp upon entry?
If you are a passport stamp collector, you may need to do a bit more than just enter the following countries to get a stamp. These countries do not issue a passport stamp upon entry (the list is not comprehensive, just the ones I know of); Liechtenstein – Not part of EU but does not stamp passports for Schengen Zone traveler.