WHAT DOES THE LETTER NEXT TO THE STAMP IN THE PASSPORT MEAN?

Various letters or codes stamped in your passport when crossing the state border may represent different informational markers or restrictions. These codes are usually entered by border control services and contain information about your visa status, residence permit, restrictions, checks, and other aspects of your trip. Such codes may appear as stamps, inscriptions, or special symbols.

The following symbols are commonly used within the EU:

• A – the document presented when crossing the border is invalid (passport or other travel document);

• B – the document has signs of being counterfeit;

• C – the visa is missing (or another document allowing stay in the country;

• D – the visa has signs of being counterfeit;

• E – there are no documents confirming the purpose of the trip;

• F – The stay in the Schengen Area under the visa-free regime has exceeded the allowed duration (90 or 180 days);

• G – insufficient funds for staying in the Schengen Area;

• H – the entry ban previously imposed has not yet expired;

• I – the border guard believes that the individual poses a threat to the security or order of the EU countries.