As of 2026, the practice of manually stamping passports in Paris (and across the Schengen Area) is being phased out in favor of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). If you are a non-EU/EEA national visiting for a short stay, your entry and exit are now recorded digitally using biometrics (fingerprints and facial scans) rather than ink. While a "progressive rollout" occurred throughout late 2025 and early 2026, the system is now mandatory at major hubs like Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). On your first visit, you will undergo a one-time registration of your biometrics at a kiosk or with a border officer. Subsequent visits will be verified via a quick scan. This digital record automatically tracks your 90/180-day stay limit, eliminating the human error associated with checking stamps. However, if you are a resident of France or hold a long-stay visa, you are generally exempt from EES and may still receive stamps or use specific lanes. For most tourists, the "Paris stamp" is becoming a nostalgic relic of the past, replaced by high-tech automated border gates.