Customs & Immigration

Here is my passport and the landing card that I have filled out on the plane.

💡 Use this phrase when you reach the desk and meet the immigration officer.

I have decided to travel here for a holiday which will last for two weeks.

💡 Use this to explain the purpose of your visit if you are a tourist.

I have come to attend a business conference which will start tomorrow morning in the city.

💡 Use this to explain the purpose if you are traveling for business reasons.

I will be staying at the central hotel which is located near the main station.

💡 Use this to explain your accommodation if the officer asks where you are staying.

I am going to stay at the house of a friend who lives in London.

💡 Use this if you are visiting friends or family instead of staying in hotels.

I have already bought a return ticket for my flight which leaves next Sunday afternoon.

💡 Use this if the officer wants to see proof of your departure date.

I have nothing to declare because I do not have any restricted items with me.

💡 Use this when you pass through customs and have no illegal goods.

If you need to see my hotel booking, I will show it to you now.

💡 Use this first conditional sentence to offer documents that prove your travel plans.

Could you please tell me where I can collect the bags that I checked in?

💡 Use this polite question to ask for directions to the baggage reclaim area.