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Is it a problem if I didn't get an entry stamp in my passport when applying for a DTV from South Africa?

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Aug 7, 2025

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Carsten *******

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Hi everyone, 

I'm about to apply for DTV. I'm in South Africa but didn't get an entry stamp into my passport as I used an e-gate to scan my passport. Is that a problem?

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The user is applying for a DTV visa while in South Africa and notes not receiving an entry stamp due to using an e-gate for scanning their passport. A commenter clarifies that not having an exit stamp is acceptable as the person's departure is logged in the system.

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Tony *********

Don't you mean you didn't get an Exit stamp . In that case it's not a problem because it's in the system that you left the country

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Max *************

I think he's talking about the entry stamp from SA immigration to be used as proof of location when he's applying for the DTV.

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Carsten *******

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@Max ************

indeed, thank you

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