Word to the wise. MAKE SURE customs at Paris-CDG stamps your passport. On my return flight out of Amsterdam I was questioned because my passport had no stamp, hence proof I entered Europe legally. The customs agent in Amsterdam asked for my boarding pass for my flight from the U.S. which of course I threw out after 8 days. The customs at CDG have a reputation for not stamping passports. Make sure they stamp it no matter how many times they roll their eyes. It can save you a lot of hassle.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32219 posts
Mike,
My Passport was stamped when I arrived at CDG in May, and I believe also when I departed Italy in June.
Thanks for the Post! I'll watch for this on my next trip.
Posted by
la frette sur seine
448 posts
Yes, do go ahead and ask for the stamp at passport control. I went from Paris to Poland via Germany, and the German passport control was not happy with my unstamped USA passport, despite have a French residence card. I would have missed my connection as they discussed the situation. I agree with the above..deal with the "eye-rolling" and ask nicely /smiley for a stamp
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9101 posts
Two weeks ago when I entered Europe via Zurich Airport, the immigration official put an illegible stamp in my passport. I too flew back to the US via Amsterdam and the Dutch immigration offical simply typed a few thing into his computer and was able to confirm where and when I entered the continent. Perhaps in addition to not stamping, they're also not scanning passports?
Posted by
Freedonia
15116 posts
Another reason why I keep my boarding pass until I get home.