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29 European countries will remove stamps from passports, Albania is missing. Only 4 countries outside the EU on the list
2025-09-14 19:26:34 / AKTUALITET
From October 12, 2025, 29 European countries will introduce a new visa control system that will make passport stamps a thing of the past. Modern technology will replace manual kiosks, offering faster, more secure and more digital processes for all travelers.
The change is part of the roll-out of the EES (Entry/Exit System) and ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System). Following online pre-travel registration – a requirement that will be required of all travellers from third countries – tourists’ biometric data, once approved, will be stored securely, eliminating the need to physically stamp each passport.
This means that manual checkpoints for documents and consequently stamps, which were much loved and treasured by travelers who wanted to have physical proof of the countries they visited, will become unusable, replaced by electronic checkpoints that will speed up waiting times at borders.
The main goal of this innovation is twofold: first, to simplify and speed up passport controls; second, to increase border security. Despite the nostalgia for stamps, this change marks an important step towards a smoother and more modern travel experience.
The EES system will automatically record the entries, exits and stays of travellers, while ETIAS will allow travellers to obtain travel authorisation online before departure, avoiding long queues upon arrival. This means travellers will have more time to enjoy their holiday and less stress at the border.
According to experts, paper stamps will become a rarity. Anyone who wants to keep this traditional "souvenir" has until October to make one last trip and get another one - at least for travelers passing through the EU.
After that date, paper memories will give way to digital technology, which offers concrete advantages but somewhat diminishes the old charm associated with traveling and adventures around the world.
The change will affect 29 countries in the Schengen area, including 25 EU member states and four non-EU countries. Here is the full list: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
These countries will adopt the new digital systems starting October 12, 2025, the date that will officially mark the end of physical stamps. Travel will be easier and faster, thanks to automated checks that will reduce queues and ensure greater security.
For travelers devoted to the tradition of postage stamps, it is recommended to use this last month to collect as many as possible. For those who look to the future with enthusiasm, this innovation promises to make travel more modern and technologically advanced, confirming that travel is truly entering the digital age.
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