Does your passport get stamped on trains in Europe?
Does your passport get stamped when traveling through European countries by train or car? A2A, thanks. No.You receive a stamp upon entry, but not between countries.
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There are random checks on both buses and trains. I've had my passport checked when traveling by train from Germany to France and when traveling by bus from Austria to Germany. I also had my passport checked almost every time when traveling to Switzerland, but the last time I went there was 8 years ago.
It will normally, however, be stamped if you visit any non-Schengen countries, such as the UK, Romania, and Cyprus. If you are passing through a customs entry/exit point, the officer will always stamp your passport if you ask politely, especially if you have a legitimate reason for the request.
In August 2022, CBP began a pilot program as part of its Simplified Arrival Program to eliminate ink stamps in passports as a means to verify the entry of foreign nationals. The ultimate goal is to streamline and digitize the entry process for travelers at all international airports across the United States.
If everything is running like clockwork, however, you have absolutely nothing to lose by asking politely for an official stamp. More often than not, the officer will be happy to give you one and you'll have an extra memory to take away from your travels. It can even work in places where there isn't immigration.
In the rest of Europe, only Spain and Italy are known to have security checks for long-distance trains, or the occasional random inspection upon boarding. Lock systems have been rejected in order not to threaten the freedom of movement. Only more intense luggage checks are to be carried out.
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Hi all, I just flew into Zurich yesterday night and my passport wasn't stamped. Apparently it's the norm here, you won't get one unless you ask for it or need a visa to enter.
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