At a visa interview in English
Everyday English for at a visa interview. Key line: “Hi, I have a visa interview at ten. Where do I check in?”
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Key phrases
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Ask where to check in
Good first question when you arrive
Staff asking for your passport
Common in interviews and security
Ask about the visit length
Just answer with a length of time
Ask about accommodation
You can say hotel, a friend's place, apartment
Quick answers
check in: what to say in English
Say “Where do I check in?” — ask where to check in. Good first question when you arrive.
show passport: what to say in English
Say “Can I see your passport?” — staff asking for your passport. Common in interviews and security.
how long: what to say in English
Say “How long are you staying?” — ask about the visit length. Just answer with a length of time.
where to stay: what to say in English
Say “Where will you stay?” — ask about accommodation. You can say hotel, a friend's place, apartment.