Lance refused entry into SA

This happened to us recently with another international guest we bought down to SA. They wouldn't let him fly out of Zurich. Please note the 2 free pages rule is actually quite rare! Most countries will take 1 page free. Watch loads of people get sent back to their country of origin in June.
 
Why are we still using paper-based passports? Just implant a chip in everybodies skull and use that as a passport, no need for a stupid stamp.

That is the big deal about the stamp in any case, are you a security risk if you do not get the stamp?
 
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Hobagoas said:
Erm...yes...they would have, seeing as Germany does not stamp your passport upon entry. In fact, most countries I've travelled to do not stamp passports anymore. So I really wouldn't bitch at him too much. The 2 page rule is silly
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You do need a visa however and . . .

Visa Requirements

South African residents need a valid visa to enter Germany, unless they have a UK or other European passport. Visas must be obtained prior to entering Germany and cannot be issued at the border. All visas are issued by the mission responsible for the province where the applicant has his or her ordinary residence or domicile.

You must submit your visa application, together with all necessary documents, in person at the German mission. In order to avoid time-consuming requests for additional information or documentation, you should contact the respective mission well in advance of your travel dates to inquire about any special local requirements pertaining to visa formalities. On the planned date of departure from Germany, your passport should have at least another four months validity. It should also contain at least two empty pages where the visa can be inserted.
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lol, this aint the US were a celeb can walk through easily, you're treated as a commoner :twisted:
 
BBSA said:
The rule makes sense for a visa, but for a stupid stamp which have no purpose at all?
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Entry and Exit stamps. It's been done like that since passports came out. It's done that way everywhere. The US also has such rules.

This guy (celeb) is just being arrogant. Ignore him.

Hey at leash he wasn't fingerprinted and interrogated.
 
PeterCH said:
Entry and Exit stamps. It's been done like that since passports came out. It's done that way everywhere. The US also has such rules.

This guy (celeb) is just being arrogant. Ignore him.

Hey at leash he wasn't fingerprinted and interrogated.
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Just because it has been done like this since passports came out does not mean it make sence. In the olden days they did not monitor people electronicly so maybe it made sence then, but today?
 
This is a common requirement for every country I've ever been to. Lance has nothing to complain about.
 
BBSA said:
Just because it has been done like this since passports came out does not mean it make sence. In the olden days they did not monitor people electronicly so maybe it made sence then, but today?
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Are you debating? because you're making no sense.
 
BBSA said:
That is the big deal about the stamp in any case, are you a security risk if you do not get the stamp?
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Yes.

People who slink through customs without getting their passport stamped are either a) terrorists or b) Europeans unused to all this bureaucracy. There is NO middle ground.
 
Lance Armstrong is like many Americans, arrogant and pig headed. The passport entry stamp is part of traveling abroad, it's done at most entry points to countries around the world. Just because you're a big deal in America and Europe, pal, doesn't mean you can expect to be treated like "Gods gift" here. And I guarantee you, If you are going to travel to other countries with a full passport you are going to get the same treatment. Friendly welcomes are for people that are welcome, and if you act like an arrogant moron like Ive seen some people act, well, you wont be.
 
BBSA said:
The rule makes sense for a visa, but for a stupid stamp which have no purpose at all?
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That stamp is proof you're not in the country illegally.
 
Fudzy said:
It's a precaution, we've got one of the smaller entry/exit stamps.
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What do you mean precaution... Precaution for what? Its one, you need 1/8th of a passport page. Stamp and go, done.
 
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