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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

9 months ago

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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A user is applying for a DTV visa from South Africa and is concerned about not receiving an entry stamp upon using an e-gate. Responses confirm that this is not an issue, as the entries and exits are recorded in the immigration system.

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no not a problem as your entries/exits are recorded in IT Systems

9 months ago

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

9 months ago

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

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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.

9 months ago

Carsten *******

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

indeed, thank you

9 months ago

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