Useful vocabulary and phrases
| transfer / connections | customs |
| immigration | car hire |
| passport | taxi rank |
| onward journey | airport express |
| bureau de change | tourist information |
| luggage carousel | |
Immigration
| “Can I see your passport please?” | “Please look into the camera.” |
| “What is the purpose of your visit to…?” | “Please place your thumb on the pad.” |
| “Why are you visiting…?” | “Please place your fingers on the pad.” |
| “What brings you to…?” | “You need to fill in one of these forms and then come back to me.” |
| “Can I see your return ticket please?” | |
Customs
| “Do you have anything to declare?” | “Do you have any fruits, vegetables or foodstuffs in your bags?” |
| “Can you open your bag please?” | “Do you have paperwork / a certificate for this?” |
Bureau de Change / Currency Exchange
| “I’d like to change some … into …” | “The exchange rate is….” |
| “How much would you like to change?” | “That comes to (amount). Please check it.” |
Tourist Information
| “Do you have a map of the city / the area?” | “Do you know anywhere I can stay for between … and … (a night) / under … (a night)?” |
| “Could you recommend a hotel to me?” | “What’s the best / quickest / cheapest way to get into the city?” |
Missed a Connection
| “Excuse me, my flight was delayed and I’ve missed my connection. Can I get on to the next plane?” | |