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Why are passports not stamped any more?
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sometimes they collect the info they want by swiping your passport through a reader
they have no legal requirement to document your arrival or departure - ie it doesn't matter to them
The stamps are not there for your amusement, but to perform an immigration function. Where there is no such function, or where it's done through a computer, they won't give you a stamp
If you visit a country outside the EU there will usually be a time limit on how long you can stay in that country. By stamping your passport it provides the authorities with proof of your date of entry. They'll stamp it again when you leave as proof that you didn't overstay your welcome. Non EU citizens go through the same process when they come to visit the EU.
But if you're an EU citizen returning to the EU, then there's no need for a stamp to show your date of entry, as there's naturally no time limit on your stay.
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