How to Keep Accurate Entry and Exit Records
Keep accurate entry and exit records: what to note at each border, how to fix missing stamps, and why exact dates matter for visa applications.
Accurate entry exit tracking is the backbone of any serious travel record. Tax residency rules, Schengen 90/180 limits, and most long-stay visas all hinge on day counts that have to match border stamps exactly.
The simplest method is to log the date and country every time you cross a border, even for short hops. Add the city you flew into and the flight number, then double-check the date against your boarding pass before closing the entry.
If you cross land borders, take a photo of the stamp. If you use an automated gate that doesn't stamp, save the e-gate receipt or boarding pass as proof. Small habits like these prevent painful gaps when you need to reconstruct a year of movement.
TripoWay makes this lightweight: each trip stores entry and exit dates, automatically calculates duration, and gives you a clear country-by-country view of your time abroad.
Keep reading
- Border Control 101: What Immigration Officers Actually Ask
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- How to List Every Country You've Visited on a Visa Application
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- Do You Need Travel History for a Visa Application?
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