Passport entry and exit stamps

Border crossing between Brazil and Argentina: Even if passengers are not explicitly asked to exit the vehicle, passports must be presented at the border control office to ensure official entry registration. Failure to record entry may cause future legal issues or deportation. Argentina often does not stamp passports, but electronic entry records are updated.

Crossing the Brazil-Paraguay border near Iguazu requires mandatory passport stamping for tourists. Immigration officers are not always present in their booths; travelers must proactively locate staff to ensure legal entry/exit stamps.

When crossing the border from Brazil to Argentina at Iguazu Falls on an organized tour, the tour guide typically collects passports and handles immigration processing. Physical entry/exit stamps are sometimes omitted.

There is no strict internal stamp auditing when exiting Brazil. Travelers often worry about transit or sequence of stay, but passport control focuses on the exit itself rather than auditing previous entry stamps or transit times within the region.

When traveling between Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) and Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), border crossings can be managed by walking across and switching taxis. Passport stamps may not always be issued, especially for Russian citizens seeking to collect Argentinian stamps. It's advisable to confirm specific border crossing procedures in advance.

Crossing the Brazil-Argentina border at Foz do Iguaçu via bus often results in no exit stamp from Brazil as transit vehicles may skip the border post. While convenient, it can cause issues for long-term visa holders. For official entry/exit records, request the driver to stop at the Brazilian customs office.

When crossing the Brazilian border, travelers may not always receive exit or entry stamps automatically. In some cases, it's necessary to explicitly request a stamp to ensure proper documentation, especially for work or further travel. One account mentions crossing without any stamps in either direction, leading to a humorous 'illegal border crossing' remark. Official stamps are important for compliance and avoiding issues when traveling to neighboring countries like Argentina or during departure from Brazil.

It is not critical if border officials do not stamp passports when crossing between Brazil and Argentina at Iguazu. Argentina has generally stopped stamping passports for a couple of years, so this is standard procedure.