If I landed in Ireland then travelled to the UK, and then to Ghana. If I then travel to the Netherlands will they know I entered the UK?
My passport was stamped when entering Ireland. When flying to Ghana and leaving Ghana I presented a different passport. When arriving to the Netherlands I plan to present the first passport. Will they know I transited through the UK?
It was never stamped with a UK stamp, only the Irish one.
Sorry if this sounds like a brain teaser ;)
Best Answer
The question is not whether they will notice it, but if they care.
The main criteria for the entry of 3rd country citizens is where they reside (not specified by the OP) and if that country is on the very short list of countries listed at the Restrictions on travel to the EU page.
So other than the possibility that you may possibly help in spreading a virus variant that is more contagious than the present one, since Ghana is not on this list you will probably not fullfill this condition (assuming you're a 3rd country national).
The Airline that sells you the tickets will probably be happy, since they probably won't be required to refund the paid ticket since you bought it knowning that you don't fullfill the entry conditions of the final point of destination.
On both counts, such a 'brain teaser' should be classified as a
- no brainer
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- Travel during the coronavirus pandemic | European Commission
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