These are some of the questions you may be asked and answers you will need to give when crossing country borders.
Passport control
| could I see your passport, please? |
| where have you travelled from? |
| what's the purpose of your visit? |
| I'm on holiday |
| I'm on business |
| I'm visiting relatives |
| how long will you be staying? |
| where will you be staying? |
| you have to fill in this … |
| landing card |
| immigration form |
| enjoy your stay! |
Customs
| could you open your bag, please? |
| do you have anything to declare? |
| you have to pay duty on these items |
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Travelling by boat |
Hotels and accommodation
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Things you might see
| EU citizens |
| All passports |
| Wait behind the yellow line |
| Please have your passport ready |
| Nothing to declare |
| Goods to declare |
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