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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 5:02 pm
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Originally Posted by Speedbird876
So I've used the automatic passport gates at LHR where my EU passport doesn't get stamped. It's just scan picture-page and go.

If I use these gates in the US, do I get a stamp in my passport as an ESTA-holder?

(I know this is kind of a dumb question for those that have used the gates the answer to which is obvious.)
Your inspection (as a visitor) is still finished by a human being at an inspection post. Just the first part of the picture taking/finger print recording is automated.

Ample time for stamping.
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