I have just been to immigration and whilst i was there the immigration officer noticed that may arrival stamp was not very clear regarding the year ( 2015) so he wrote it in pen so it would be seen .I was not happy with this but he said no problem as now the date can be seen is this standard practice?

I think they often do that. Did he initial it. The arrival date is not all that important anyway.

I asked him about that and he didn't think it was necessary

What are you worried about.?

I expect if you look closely the IO probably also initialed the "enhancement"

The same date can also be found stamped on the departure card.

Thanks for the quick replies

If the ADMITTED UNTIL date is clearly readable I would not worry anyway.

Edited November 2, 201510 yr by KhunBENQ

He changed the admitted date slightly the 15 was not too clear

All you need to do is note the alteration if it is any concern to you,, time date location officers name and stamp number of the officer that made the alteration and put that stapled on the page in question or better in the back with reference to the location.

It is likely to be torn out if it is on the active pages or entry stamps and to attract more screening everywhere, so if you must low key in the back, signed dated.

Unless it is easy to spot on a light table or under UV and lets be honest, how often have you had a stamp inspected like that anywhere, don't worry about it. Even if it stands out and isn't signed.

It is not material alteration, just make sure you are exit stamp has clear date.

Edited November 2, 201510 yr by jcisco

I suggest you google the case of Prince Christoph van Hohenlohe. It could be very relevant to your situation. It was all censored in Thailand of course.

I suggest you google the case of Prince Christoph van Hohenlohe. It could be very relevant to your situation. It was all censored in Thailand of course.

Certainly an interesting read.

i suggest you google don't post unless you have something constructive to say

i suggest you google don't post unless you have something constructive to say

I suggest you read the story again (if you bothered the first time). There are similarities to your case. I think you will find my post is in the "something constructive" category.

Sorry Briggsy it is relevant you cannot be too careful

Thank you for taking the time to read it.

Thankyou for posting it, a very horrific story just goes to show how things can go wrong with tragic consequences

Just been immigration and explained my concern they were very helpful and initialled my stamp.They did explain everything is on the computer so not to worry