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Airport and immigration

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Tomo

Time to fly! Your first boss is immigration. The questions are usually the same, so you'll be fine with practice!
1

The 4 usual questions

1. What's the purpose of your visit? → I'm here to study. 2. How long will you be staying? → For one year. 3. Where will you be staying? → In the university dorm. 4. Do you have anything to declare? → No, nothing to declare.

  • I'm here to study at the university.

    大学で勉強するために来ました。

  • I'll be staying for one year.

    1年間滞在する予定です。

  • I'm on a student visa.

    学生ビザで来ています。

💡 Tomo's tip: Keep answers short and clear. Have your admission letter and documents ready to show.

2

If you didn't catch it

Asking again isn't rude. Staying silent is more confusing. ・Sorry, could you say that again? ・Could you speak a little more slowly, please? Just “What?” can sound rude.

  • Sorry, could you say that again?

    すみません、もう一度言っていただけますか?

  • Could you speak a little more slowly, please?

    もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか?

🔑 Key phrases

  • I'm here to study at the university.

    大学で勉強するために来ました。

  • I'll be staying for one year.

    1年間滞在する予定です。

  • I'll be staying in the university dorm.

    大学の寮に滞在します。

  • No, nothing to declare.

    いいえ、申告するものはありません。

  • Sorry, could you say that again?

    すみません、もう一度言っていただけますか?