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Do you get your passport stamped in Paris?

You will have it stamped at CDG if Paris is your entry to Schengen area. There are no stamping on crossing between Schengen countries and there is no one to ask for a stamp, unless you fly. Hi, as a non EU passport holder, I have always had my passport stamped on entry to France at an immigration point.



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.

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