Customs & Immigration
Use these practical phrases when you go through customs and immigration control at a French-speaking destination.
Key Phrases
Voici mon passeport et mes documents de voyage.
Here is my passport and my travel documents.
💡 Use this when you present your papers to the officer.
Quel est le but de votre voyage aujourd'hui ?
What is the purpose of your trip today?
💡 This is a typical question asked by the immigration officer.
Je viens en France pour passer des vacances avec ma famille.
I am coming to France to spend holidays with my family.
💡 A polite and clear explanation of a leisure trip.
Combien de jours allez-vous rester dans ce pays ?
How many days are you going to stay in this country?
💡 The officer wants to know the duration of your stay.
Je vais rester en France pendant deux semaines.
I am going to stay in France for two weeks.
💡 Answer using the near future tense for duration.
Où allez-vous habiter pendant votre séjour à Paris ?
Where are you going to stay during your stay in Paris?
💡 The officer will ask this to verify your accommodation.
Je vais rester dans un hôtel près de la Seine.
I am going to stay in a hotel near the Seine.
💡 Give the name or general area of your accommodation.
Avez-vous des objets à déclarer aux agents ?
Do you have any items to declare to the officers?
💡 This question refers to customs declarations for restricted goods.
Non, je n'ai rien à déclarer aujourd'hui.
No, I have nothing to declare today.
💡 Use this when you carry no items over the limit.
Est-ce que vous voyagez seul ou en groupe ?
Are you traveling alone or in a group?
💡 Another common question regarding travel company.