Customs & Immigration
Use these phrases to answer questions clearly and calmly at passport control and customs.
Key Phrases
Aquí tiene mi pasaporte.
politeHere is my passport.
Use the formal 'tiene' to show respect to the official.
Vengo de vacaciones.
neutralI am here on vacation.
A direct, standard answer for an official.
Solo dos semanas.
neutralJust two weeks.
Short answers are normal and expected in this situation.
En el hotel Centro.
neutralAt the Centro hotel.
Providing the hotel name briefly is standard neutral communication.
¿Está todo en orden?
neutralIs everything in order?
A natural way to ask if there are any problems.
No tengo nada para declarar.
neutralI have nothing to declare.
The standard phrase for going through the green channel.
¿Tengo que abrir la maleta?
neutralDo I have to open my suitcase?
Use 'tener que' to ask about obligations.
Son regalos para mi familia.
neutralThey are gifts for my family.
A simple way to explain items in your bag.