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What questions do immigration officers ask at airport UK?

UK immigration questions and answers for tourists
  • Why do you wish to visit the United Kingdom? ...
  • How long will you be in the United Kingdom? ...
  • Who is paying your expenses? ...
  • Have you ever visited the United Kingdom? ...
  • Do you plan to work in the United Kingdom? ...
  • Where in the United Kingdom do you plan to stay?




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Prepare for Likely Questions From U.S. CBP Officials
  • Why are you visiting the United States? ...
  • Where will you be staying? ...
  • Who will you be visiting? ...
  • How long will you be staying in the U.S.? If you're coming in with an immigrant visa (have been approved for U.S. permanent residence), you won't likely be asked this.


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Your passport (and visa if you have one) will be checked at border control. You'll usually be asked why you're coming to the UK.

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At each U.S. port of entry, CBP officers review the passports, visas and other supporting documents of every foreign national arriving in the U.S. Your first encounter with CBP officers will be at a primary inspection station. Officers ask foreign nationals questions that confirm their identity and nationality.

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Passport details: The officer can view the passport's issue and expiry dates, the country that issued the passport, and the authority that issued it. Biometric data: Some passports contain a microchip that stores biometric data, such as a digital image of your face, which can be used for facial recognition purposes.

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The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.

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You will pass through a US immigration checkpoint shortly after you exit the plane. Make sure you have all your required papers in order and ready to show to the CBP agent in the airport when the time comes. Remember to pack the documents you need to enter the US in your carry-on luggage for easy access.

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Passenger questioning generally includes a first layer of questions, usually asked by check-in staff, that include such items as Who packed your baggage?, Has your baggage been in your possession since it was packed?, What electronic devices do you have?, Have you had any repaired while on your trip?

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