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Ryanair does this to save time at the gate. If you have a non EU passport you must get a stamp before going through security. Ask at the check in desk where this is done. At the Santiago airport they sent me to another counter. This also means that you can't use a mobile boarding pass. Make sure that you print your boarding pass before you get to the airport, as Ryanair charges a hefty fee to print it at the airport.Thanks. I'll be on a US passport. I've never heard of a visa check stamp like this.
Not an urban myth.Sounds like an Urban Myth. What would the purpose of this stamp be? Certainly not the Camino.
I have had this done at a number of airports. It appears to be a simple airport/airline control measure that has been applied at the boarding gate by a security guard or the like once they have checked that your boarding pass is for the flight departing from that gate. It might have other purposes, but I avoid openly questioning the rationale for the activities of check-in, security and boarding gate staff when I am that close to my flight!My partner has to get a visa check stamp for his US passport before flying from the UK on Ryaniar, you go to the bag check-in area to do it and there's a special note on your boarding pass. If you've got an EU passport I don't think you need to do this (I've never done it).
Perhaps you should ask the staff doing this what purpose it serves should it happen to you. Remember that when you do, you will be holding up a queue of people who are much more interested in the efficiency of the boarding process, and might find your natural curiosity about this oddly misplaced!!Thanks. It sounds like this is a stamp that demonstrates that someone from Ryanair reviewed your travel documents and determined that your passport or visa meets criteria for crossing that frontier. So it's not a "visa," but a "stamp indicating that the visa is compliant," yes?
It's my understanding that doing this before the passenger even goes through security speeds up the boarding process at the gate.Perhaps you should ask the staff doing this what purpose it serves should it happen to you.
Anything for a good cause? However, I don't recall when it happened whether the boarding gate staff did less checking of one's boarding pass and passport. However, if it stopped one or two people being at the wrong boarding gate to hold up the process, that might be a good thing. In any case, I would be speculating about both the intent and effects.It's my understanding that doing this before the passenger even goes through security speeds up the boarding process at the gate.
Really! You were the one who asked if a particular set of assertions you had made was correct here:dougfitz, How is this reply helpful? What makes you think it's about my "curiosity"? You are the person who suggests asking an agent, then dings me for holding up the queue. Why do you suppose I'm asking here, rather than waiting until I'm there?
Let me give you a more complete response so that you better understand.Thanks. It sounds like this is a stamp that demonstrates that someone from Ryanair reviewed your travel documents and determined that your passport or visa meets criteria for crossing that frontier. So it's not a "visa," but a "stamp indicating that the visa is compliant," yes?
dougfitz, How is this reply helpful? What makes you think it's about my "curiosity"? You are the person who suggests asking an agent, then dings me for holding up the queue. Why do you suppose I'm asking here, rather than waiting until I'm there?
The intent is to save money by being on time and able to turn the plane around quickly for the next flight.Anything for a good cause? However, I don't recall when it happened whether the boarding gate staff did less checking of one's boarding pass and passport. However, if it stopped one or two people being at the wrong boarding gate to hold up the process, that might be a good thing. In any case, I would be speculating about both the intent and effects.
I’m Irish, and my husband is from New Zealand. He has to show his passport with his boarding pass at the Ryanair desk when we fly. Every time. I on the other hand have an EU passport, and don’t have to do this. We live in Ireland and travel frequently to Europe. It’s a bit of a hassle for him, but no big deal.Thanks. It sounds like this is a stamp that demonstrates that someone from Ryanair reviewed your travel documents and determined that your passport or visa meets criteria for crossing that frontier. So it's not a "visa," but a "stamp indicating that the visa is compliant," yes?
I'm not so concerned about the particular requirement as I am about reading stories of people unable to find the desk, the desk not being able to find the stamp, people being told they don't need it then being denied boarding, etc.
Is this a UK-related thing? I haven't encountered it on United but haven't had a stop or layover in the UK with United recently. I will be back and forth between Dublin and Belfast on the road prior to my camino.
I’m Irish, and my husband is from New Zealand. He has to show his passport with his boarding pass at the Ryanair desk when we fly. Every time. I on the other hand have an EU passport, and don’t have to do this. We live in Ireland and travel frequently to Europe. It’s a bit of a hassle for him, but no big deal.
I haven't flown Ryanair before, and encountered a couple of articles stating that one has to get a "stamp" from Ryanair before going through security. However, these articles were a few years old. Is this still true? Bonus question: Where would I get this stamp in DUB? Thanks.
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