Asking Panamanian immigration for souvenir stamp outside of passport

I will be traveling to Panama shortly. In Germany, where I am from, all kids know the Tigerente (tiger duck), who traveled to Panama.

I am considering buying/building such a wooden toy and asking at immigration to have it stamped.

~~Is this a reasonable thing to do?~~ In my mind, the worst that could happen is a stern Are-you-serious-look, but I thought I should ask for a second opinion on this.

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Best Answer

Not a good idea in non-EU/EFTA countries, as they can refuse you entry for any reason they like, and a grumpy officer may perceive your odd wish as suspicious behaviour.

Much better to ask for a German stamp - the Bundespolizei can hardly do much more than say no. I collect stamps on a blank sheet when in the mood (I use a Swedish ID card) and the Germans have always given me one when asked.

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Does Panama stamp your passport?

180 Day Stay-Tourists can only remain in Panama for 180 days. This rule is strictly enforced by Panamanian immigration. Travelers must ensure that immigration officials place an entry stamp in their passport.

Does Canada stamp passport on exit?

canada does not stamp exits. They just monitor entries and if you come to canada and go to automatic kiosks at the airport and scan your pr card then they don't stamp your passport. During land entries they scan PR card and usually don't stamp passport.

How do you remove a passport stamp?

You can try nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, or lemon juice to remove the ballpoint pen ink. Dip a cotton swab into your product of choice and rub it into the ink you are trying to erase. Be sure to only use a small amount of your product so you do not end up oversaturating the paper.

Do they stamp your passport in USA?

At the port of entry, upon granting entry to the United States, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. immigration inspector, provides you an admission stamp or paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record in your passport.

These Countries will DENY ENTRY at Immigration. Vacation Disasters

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