By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Traveling abroad can be nerve-wracking when facing customs checks and questions, especially the fear of being denied entry due to a small mistake. Misunderstandings caused by language barriers are truly not worth it. Below are ten common questions asked by customs officers along with sample answers — travelers might want to jot these down.
(Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, Li Xinyi)
1. What is your destination?
Q：What is your final destination?
A：I am going to ___(place). I’m going to ___. / I am here to transfer to ___(place). I’m transferring here to go to ___.
2. How long will you be staying?
Q：How long will you stay?
A：I will stay here for 7 days and I will return to Taiwan on July 2nd. I’ll be here for seven days and fly back to Taiwan on July 2.
3. What is the purpose of your visit?
Q：What is the purpose of your visit?
A：I am here for a vacation. / I am here to visit my family and friends. / I am here for a business trip. I’m here on holiday. / I’m here to see family and friends. / I’m here on a business trip.
(Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots)
4. Where will you be staying?
Q：Where will you stay?
A：I will stay in ___ Hotel. / I will stay at my friend’s place in ___. I’ll be staying at ___ Hotel. / I’ll be staying at my friend’s place in ___.
5. How much cash are you carrying?
Q：How much currency/ cash are you carrying?
A：I have ____ (amount) cash. I’m carrying ____ in cash.
6. Do you have anything to declare?
Q：Do you have anything to declare？
A：I have nothing to declare. I have nothing to declare. / Yes, I need to declare ___. Yes, I need to declare ___.
(Photo / District ?? Pillow Incheon Airport)
7. Have you booked your return flight?
Q：Have you confirmed your return ticket?
A：Yes, I am leaving on July 2nd. Yes, I’m leaving on July 2. / I haven’t confirmed the air ticket yet, but I will leave before July 2nd. I haven’t confirmed my ticket yet, but I’ll leave before July 2.
8. What do you do?
Q：What is your occupation?
A：I am a student/ teacher/ banker/ salesperson/ nurse… I'm a student/teacher/banker/salesperson/nurse…
9. Do you have any relatives in your home country?
Q：Do you have any relatives living here in this country?
A：Yes, my auntie/ uncle/ cousin/ grandparents/ mother/ father/ sister/ brother is / are living here. Yes, my aunt/uncle/cousin/grandparents/mother/father/sister/brother lives/live here. /No. No.
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10. What do you have in your bag?
Q：What do you have in the bag?
A：My clothes, books, camera, and cell phone. My clothes, books, camera, and cell phone.
If you are carrying items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, or meat, customs officers will ask you to leave them here and they will dispose of them.
Sorry. No fresh fruits, vegetables, or meats may be brought in. You have to leave it here. We will have to dispose of them.
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