I saw a sign at Heathrow immigration this week that lists who should get their passport stamped even if they can use the e-gates. I looked on the gov.uk website and found this:
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When you must see a border control officer
You must see a border control officer and get a stamp in your passport if you’re from a non-EEA country and entering the UK:
on a short term study visa up to 6 months
with a Tier 5 Creative or Sporting certificate of sponsorship for up to 3 months (and you want to enter without a visa)
on a permitted paid engagement
to accompany or join your EEA family member
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Does the final criteria "to accompany or join your EEA family member" mean that those entering initially on a spouse visa must get their passport stamped?
I entered in June 2019 shortly after e-gate usage started and was told I didn't need a stamp. I saved my flight itinerary and boarding pass.
Here's a link to the uk.gov website.
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/at-border-controlApologies if this has been covered previously, but I didn't find any mention of it.
Thanks very much.