US Customs stops putting ink stamps in visitor passports starting October
US Customs and Border Protection announced on October 1 that it will stop routinely placing admission stamps in the passports of travelers entering the United States.
Electronic records replace paper marks
The agency states this change streamlines primary inspection and reduces operating costs. Visitors leaving the counter will now have only one record instead of two. Travelers must check their electronic I-94 to confirm how long they are allowed to stay.
Admission rules remain unchanged
The new process does not alter who is admitted or the length of permitted stays. People entering for business, tourism, or study will face no change in entry requirements. Officials say the shift affects only the physical documentation left behind.
Digital logs become standard
Previously, international visitors could rely on a physical stamp to verify their immigration details. Now, confirming the immigration category requires pulling up an electronic record online. This update applies to most cases as part of routine primary processing.
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