Passport stamp

Depending on nationality, a visitor may not receive a stamp at all (unless specifically requested), such as an EU or EFTA citizen travelling to an EU or EFTA country, Albania,[1][citation not found] or North Macedonia.

Alternatively, the stamps activate and/or acknowledge the continuing leave conferred by the individual's entry clearance.

[citation needed] Most countries have different stamps for arrivals and departures to make it easier for officers to quickly identify the movements of the person concerned.

[citation needed] In many cases passengers on cruise ships do not receive passport stamps because the entire vessel has been cleared into port.

[3][4] Also, as noted below, some of the smallest European countries will give a stamp on request, either at their border or tourist office charging, at most, a nominal fee.