Strictly speaking, the UK does not have "Exit Passport Control" in the traditional sense where you stand in a queue for a Border Force officer to stamp your passport as you leave. However, in 2026, your passport data is electronically recorded and shared with the government by your airline, ferry, or train operator (like Eurostar) before you depart. This is known as "Advance Passenger Information" (API). While you won't see a government official, the airline staff at the gate will check your passport to ensure it matches your ticket and that you have the necessary documents for your destination. Border Force does occasionally conduct "spot checks" or targeted operations at the departure gates based on specific intelligence, but for 99% of travelers, the "exit check" is invisible and digital. It is vital to remember that while the UK "broadly doesn't care" who leaves, the country you are entering certainly does, so you must always have your passport ready for the airline check-in and boarding process to avoid being denied travel at the gate.