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Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases when you speak to customs officers.

Key Phrases

Please show me your passport and travel documents.

💡 The officer will ask for your official papers.

What is the purpose of your visit today?

💡 The officer wants to know your travel plans.

I am visiting this country for a holiday.

💡 Use this phrase to describe your vacation plans.

Where are you going to stay tonight?

💡 The officer wants to know your address.

I will stay at a hotel in London.

💡 Tell the officer the name of your hotel.

How long will you stay in the country?

💡 This question is about your length of stay.

I am going to stay for two weeks.

💡 Tell the officer the length of your stay.

Do you have anything to declare today?

💡 The officer asks about food or luxury goods.

I do not have any items to declare.

💡 Use this phrase for normal luggage items only.

Practice Dialogue

Officer
Please show me your passport and your travel documents.
Traveler
Here is my passport and my return flight ticket.
Officer
Welcome, what is the purpose of your visit today?
Traveler
I am visiting this country for a holiday.
Officer
Where are you going to stay during your visit?
Traveler
I will stay at a clean hotel in London.
Officer
How long will you stay in the country?
Traveler
I am going to stay for two weeks.
Officer
Do you have any food or plants to declare?
Traveler
No, I do not have any items to declare.
Officer
You can go to the baggage area now.
Traveler
Thank you very much for your help today.

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