Originally Posted by
listorganizer
This may be a bit of a bizarre question - if I actually want to get a passport stamp on entry at SJD, can I choose to go into the regular line and bypass the egates?
I have one of the new chip US passports, but I'd like to still get it stamped on entry even if they're directing people to egates. Can I request to stand in the non-egate line?
There's no harm in asking officials. They will likely understand that many travelers may need/want an entry stamp.