How does the UK know I've left the country?
How does the UK know I've left the country? The airlines tell the UK authorities who has actually left the country, based on the manifest of passengers on the flight.
What do UK immigration officers see when they scan your passport?
Passport details: The officer can view the passport's issue and expiry dates, the country that issued the passport, and the authority that issued it. Biometric data: Some passports contain a microchip that stores biometric data, such as a digital image of your face, which can be used for facial recognition purposes.
Does the UK track when you leave the country?
The coalition government committed in 2010 to reintroducing exit checks. From 8 April 2015, we will collect information on passengers leaving the UK as we do for those entering. Exit checks will provide us with vital information that confirms a person's exit from the UK.
How does the UK know when you leave?
From 8 April, exit checks will take place at all airports and ports in the UK. Information that is included in passports or travel documents will be collected for passengers leaving the country on scheduled commercial international air, sea and rail routes.
Does passport scan show travel history?
Passport records do not include evidence of travel such as entrance or exit stamps, visas, or residence permits.