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What to Expect at the Border: A Guide to

Immigration Interview Questions
April 14, 2014January 11, 2016

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For Filipinos looking for more comprehensive tips designed for Philippine
Immigration, check out my post Immigration Tips for Filipinos: A Guide to Philippine
Immigration. (https://ksyu.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/philippine-immigration-tips-a-guideto-philippine-immigration/)
As someone who has been to 20 countries, lived in China where I frequently get my
passport stamped in Hong Kong and Macau and crossed borders more than I count my
own hair, immigration still strikes fear in me. Think of it immigration is nothing more
than people standing behind a box that stands between you and your travel adventures.
As a Filipino even leaving my own country drives me into an anxiety filled spiral. Since so
many of us work illegally around the world, my country makes it a point to make life
difficult for us to leave the country if we dont have a return ticket and an exit
permit/travel tax exit. We are grilled when we leave our home shores and grilled again as

permit/travel tax exit. We are grilled when we leave our home shores and grilled again as
soon as we arrive in our destination.
I also encounter many different probing/inquiring tactics at different borders and customs.
Some, Ive answered well and some I didnt prompting close calls with the risk being
detained.
Here are my experiences and tips when handling immigration:
Know the officers intent
The immigrations officers job is to ascertain which passenger would likely cause trouble
to the country, commit a crime or reside illegally. Your task is to make sure their suspicions
arent aroused. For them everybody is guilty till proven innocent.
Sometimes immigration officers might just want to fill their quotas of suspicious people
interrogated questioned (hint: post 9/11 USA). If youre lucky enough to be randomly
chosen for a second screening, do not take it too personally youre just a number to them
after all. Do not look too nervous and just answer their questions. Looking nervous would
just arouse their suspicion. When youve reached that point, the immigrations officers
intent now is to harass you to submission so they can finally pat themselves in the back for
catching a criminal or they just want a break from their monotony of stamping passport all
days and surprise! youre there to provide them the entertainment their day needs. Think
of all cop movies you saw in the interrogation room playing good cop/bad cop. The
immigration officer want to feel like those cops.
In some immigration like the US, the person is actually stripped bare of their rights and
treated like a criminal because technically in the customs area, they havent arrived in US
soil yet. They would harass you, search your belongings and if they find one shred of
evidence that you are guilty, they would detain you and wouldnt even allow you to make a
single phone call to your family or friends who might be waiting for you. Its that bad.
When they think theyve proven youre guilty, they would sometimes force you to sign
papers (do not sign any papers, you at least have the right to do so). Its like the
immigration officers want to turn US immigration into Guantanamo Bay. I cant even
imagine how many people they tortured and deposited into their cells and tower over
them feeling like dictators. I read a story they put a poor 64 year old woman into a cell
when all she wanted was to attend her daughters wedding.
My cousin Lloyd was selected for random screening at the Fort Lauderdale airport in
Florida. He was detained for 2 hours in a room because they found he brought his work
documents with him because he wanted to apply for a Japanese visa in the States. Only
when he insisted on his torturers ID badge number and to speak to his supervisor was he
let go.
My friend Shirley was also interrogated as soon as she reached Australia customs. For no
apparent reason that she is brown and looks like an immigrant (yes, immigration officers
love profiling.) Never mind shes traveled to 30 countries. She was horrified at being
treated like she was less of a human being. After the horrific experience, she later realized

treated like she was less of a human being. After the horrific experience, she later realized
there was a reality show in Australia called Border Security
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Security:_Australia's_Front_Line) where immigration
officers catch passengers who planned on staying in Australia illegally or were sneaking
drugs in. These officers were probably harassing her hoping for their lucky break on that
show.
Know how to answer questions. Be detailed but not too detailed
Immigration officers would sometimes ask you queries to determine your intent in coming
to their country. Immigration officers in developed countries (USA, Canada, France,etc. )
would often ask these questions:
Why are you here?
Where will you be staying?
Who will you be visiting?
How long will you be staying?
How much money are you bringing?

It was Alices first time to visit Hong Kong from the Philippines. As a first time traveler she
was very nave and answered all questioned truthfully. When asked by the Philippine
immigration officer before departing, Why are you going to HK? She answered
enthusiastically, To see my boyfriend in HK!
She wasnt allowed to leave. The immigration officer in the Philippines thought she was
going to stay there illegally. Also, one must never answer seeing a boyfriend when its your
first time traveling.
When I first arrived in LAX airport, I was jet lagged and hurting from a 14 hour flight from
Japan where I barely slept on the plane. When asked the customary question, Why are
you here?
I answered, To see my family and friends.
When he asked, Why is your visa issued in China?
I said, I used to work there.
The immigration officers expression remained nonchalant.
Which baffled me that I was given second screening by that officer. That had never
happened to me before in the US. I was getting nervous. The officer in charge of searching
my luggage was a huge bouncer looking guy. He looked at my things and then my I-94
customs form.

customs form.
Youre visiting family and friends right?
Yes.
Youre supposed to give them gifts. Why did you write $0 for the value of their gifts?
Because sometimes we dont give friends gifts when visiting! Use your common sense! I bit
my lip. Now was not the time to be a wise guy. So I wrote $20 in the value. He looked at it
and typed something in his computer and let me go.
I realized perhaps I was too vague in my answers which prompted the officer to give me a
second screening. Instead of answering visiting friends and family maybe I shouldve
said, Im visiting my Uncle Willo in LA and then visiting my friend Brett in Chicago and do
a road trip up north to check out the great lakes in Minnesota. Then fly to NYC to see the
Statue of Liberty. Instead of I used to work in China. I shouldve added my current work
status to dispel any suspicion I was going to look for work in the US. I used to work in
China but now Im the marketing manager of my familys plastic and retail business in the
Philippines.
But who knows anyway how immigration officers conduct their screening? It could also be
random or any kind of unfair racial profiling. In China, immigration officers stop any black
person they see and open their luggage. Whenever I used to cross the sea borders in China,
the officers search my luggage when they see I hold a foreigner passport.
Be careful of questions that trap you
Sometimes officers in developing countries probe you to look for loopholes they can use in
their power to keep you from entering or departing the country. Their reason is so you can
offer them a bribe. They just want money.
I noticed this immigration officer in the Philippines was looking for red flags in my
answers.
What type of business does your family operate?
What do you sell?
What are your responsibilities?
What type of plastic do you sell?
Questions which are awfully detailed and probing for my job. Luckily I do work in my
family business and was able to answer. I offered simple and concise answers that didnt
prompt him to ask for follow up.
Plastic retail and distribution.
Plastic and household supplies.

Plastic and household supplies.

I supervise and liaise between the sales staff and management.
Canada plastic bags.
The guy seemed kind of bummed when I left.
My friend Joe was legally employed by a school in Hanoi but because he had was asked to
pay an exorbitant amount to get unnecessary translation for his documents to Vietnamese,
he decided that getting a 3 month business visa and exiting Vietnam was cheaper than the
fee. He spent most of the year exiting Vietnam and coming back. He went back to the
Philippines for the summer break. Upon departing the Philippines to return to Vietnam,
the immigration officer questioned him, Why did you exit and enter Vietnam many times
in a year?
Joe said, Sir, I was on vacation and wanted to explore Vietnam.
Dont kid me! For a year? You were obviously working there illegally. I noticed you have a
previous work visa in Vietnam.
Joe tried to explain his translation situation but the officer would hear none of it. In
desperation, Joe fished out a P1,000 (USD23) bill. The officers eyes lit up and stamped his
passport.
Do not bring unnecessary merchandise that might implicate you
Traveling with all your documents (birth certificate, security clearance, bank statements,
etc.) can be tricky because if found in your luggage, the officers will use these to lay
charges on you especially in Australia and the US that you are going to look for work in
their country.
My couin Lloyd brought documents with him so he can apply for a Japanese tourist visa in
the Japan consul in the States. Unfortunately, the officers found them and questioned him
about it.
By sheer naivet, I bought some Kim Il-Sung pins in China and brought them with me
when I crossed the border to North Korea not knowing that these pins werent supposed to
be sold. A little background, Kim Il-Sung was the maniacal dictator of North Korea and they
were worship him there after his death. To show their loyalty, North Koreans pin a picture
of him on their clothes.
You are also cautioned in bringing too many gadgets into North Korea because well, simply
they would think it was a spying device. Unfortunately, I had brought my laptop, my mp3
player and my banking USB stick with me and a DVD copy of (wait for it) Captain America
(swear total coincidence).

Customs took a lot longer in examining my suitcase and trying out all the gadgets

Customs took a lot longer in examining my suitcase and trying out all the gadgets
(fortunately, Captain America was laid aside). When they got to my Kim Il Sung pins, they
questioned me aside and grilled me on where I had found them (you can find the complete
story here (https://ksyu.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/being-detained-in-north-korea/)) to the
point I got scared and thought they were going to detain me.
When I promised I had no idea that the dear Leader shouldnt be bought as souvenirs and
threw them away, I was finally allowed entry into North Korea.
Show your return plane ticket, if necessary
Immigration officers often want you to show proof you will be exiting the country. In fact
most countries wont let you in unless you have an outgoing flight.
If prompted, you can show the ticket to prove you will be leaving the country soon. That
would increase the chances of the officer being more at ease with letting you in.
Other interesting questions Immigration had asked me:
Sometimes immigration officers ask peculiar questions Ive never heard of, especially in
developing countries.
When entering Vietnam, the officer asked me, Can you say I love you in Vietnamese?
When entering China, Were you shooting a film in Macau?
When entering India, Are you single?
The important thing is to keep calm and answer the questions that would satisfy the
immigration interviewer and allow you into the country.
For Filipinos looking for more comprehensive tips designed for Philippine
Immigration, check out my post Immigration Tips for Filipinos: A Guide to Philippine
Immigration. (https://ksyu.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/philippine-immigration-tips-a-guideto-philippine-immigration/)
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40 thoughts on What to Expect at the Border: A Guide

to Immigration Interview Questions
RISA ROSALEJOS says: February 2, 2015 at 10:01 pm REPLY
1. thank you for bringing this up. It really helped me a lot. I am going to travel to malaysia
for the first time, I really dont know what to do in the immigration. Thanks for this I ve
got ideas.
KATE says: February 4, 2015 at 1:37 pm REPLY
Glad to help. Good luck!
MONIQUE says: March 27, 2015 at 12:22 am REPLY
Hi! Hows your trip? ANd hows IO? Im a first time traveler too.. fisrt time to fly going
to SG nxt week.. im quite nervous and afraid..
DEBORAH says: February 15, 2015 at 8:07 am REPLY
2. Hi
Im travelling alone for the 3rd time this feb 28 my last travel was 2011 and i had a good
record on it.here is my questions..i already renewed my passport and no stamped on
it,do i have to attached my old passport during IO interview?and is their a possibility to
be denied even i had a good record travel before?coz im travelling alone now..need
your opinion..thanks

KATE says: February 16, 2015 at 8:23 pm REPLY

KATE says: February 16, 2015 at 8:23 pm REPLY

Hi Deborah
Thanks for dropping by. Yes, attaching your old passport could help until you have a
few stamps with your new one.
And yes, there is still a possibility of being denied even if you have a good travel
record though it is slim. It depends if you have all your documents in order and if
you complied with the visa application requirements and questions. Keep in mind
embassies can be arbitrary and they all have quotas.
MONIQUE says: March 26, 2015 at 12:07 pm REPLY
3. Hi! This is a big help!! Glad i found ur siteshys
Im goinf to fly to SG this HOlly week for five days, my boyfriend(british citizen) will
wait for me at the arrivals (he will attend a business meeting on SG that day he is a
frequent traveler almost the whole world just to attend meetings, hes been here last
Dec)
so just wanna know your advice and tips.. i have my passport, roundtrip ticket, hotel
booking, pocket money, copy of his passport and credit card. (Im a private contractual
employee but ive been working for that agency for four years now, im just bothered
bout my latest id, it will expire on june 22,2015(but i will just renew it all over again)
i have my ticket one month advance, and now, i only have 6days to prepare my self for
iO.. i am really scared.. hope you can boost my self confidence:) thank you sooo much!!!
KATE says: March 27, 2015 at 1:41 am REPLY
Hi Monique!! Thanks for dropping by! Where are you from so I know more of the
situation youre in? Whats iO? How can I help? Are you worried about your
company ID expiring?
MONIQUE says: March 27, 2015 at 4:21 am
Hi, thanks for the reply! Im from Manila Ph. Why i cant tell my Boyfriend is
waiting for me at the arrivals? All my documents has his name on it, because he
is the one who purchased everything. He will just attend Business meetings on SG
(after japan), and yes im quite worried about my company id.
Last week, i called the immigration customer service hotline here in manila and
verify my documents and explained a bit bout my boyfriend too, they said that all
are fine, im just being paranoid about the other blogs i read being offloaded but
its years ago, theres no latest complain, hope that everything goes well.
4.

KATE says: March 27, 2015 at 11:02 pm REPLY

Being offloaded has been a recurring event. To quell your doubts about your ID
expiration, bring a copy or your original contract with the company. If the immigration
officer asked why your ID has expired, show them the contract as proof that you will
continue to work in the company and not be a TNT or illegally stay in Singapore.
When you approach the immigration officer in the Philippines and Singapore -do so

When you approach the immigration officer in the Philippines and Singapore -do so
with a lot of confidence and smile (relax!). Attach your return ticket with the passport.
Say youre visiting friends and do some sightseeing in Singapore. When the officer in
the Philippines ask how you will fund your travel tell them with your money and your
friends combined (not exactly a lie since youll contribute a bit right?). If all else fails
show your boyfriends credit card but say its your friend.
Id recommend not saying your boyfriend is waiting at arrivals. Just stick to answering
questions but dont provide further information. I say that because my Japanese friend
had a horrible experience when she visited the US. She told the immigration officer she
was visiting her boyfriend. She was then escorted to another room for further
questioning.
Just have confidence and smile and act as if youve done this your whole life. Its all
about attitude. Hope this helps!
MONIQUE says: April 2, 2015 at 12:25 am REPLY
5. I made it! Just tell the truth!
Thank you!
on board now..
6.

KATE says: April 5, 2015 at 9:10 pm REPLY

Hi Monique,
Thats great! Im glad it went without a hitch. Have fun sightseeing in Singapore.

SHIYLINE says: April 13, 2015 at 5:07 am REPLY

7. Hi..i was about to leave last april 9 my birthday to thailand from.phil to have a birthday
getaway sponsored by my friendsthe IMMIGRAtion officer asked me whats my
occupation.i told them im a housewife but im able to support myself to travel with the
help.of my friends since my husband is a head of technical support in one big
company..with all the documents i presented and asked me so many questions i got off
loaded..the next day i booked a flight from a differnt airline and different terminal..it
appears that i got offloaded and ask me to go the sexond officer for another interview
same explanation, same reason and they said to me that if i travel to one country i need
to show them an.invitation from at least 4th degree relative and then i sad i cant show
you tjat because i dont have family abroad and for the.second time im off loaded
again..my question is if i travel again for a meeting or different reason will my previous
offload affect my next interview in THE IMMIGRATION?
KATE says: April 13, 2015 at 10:52 pm REPLY
It depends. Did the immigration officer check their records during your interview? If
youre traveling for a different reason like leisure, youre traveling without being
invited by anyone abroad and it doesnt require an invitation, then you might not be
off loaded but that depends on the officer.
JOE says: April 18, 2015 at 6:46 am REPLY

JOE says: April 18, 2015 at 6:46 am REPLY

8. Hello there! Glad to locate this article..Im a private teacher here in the Philippines and
planned to explore Kuala Lumpur with my second cousin this coming May. Its our first
time to travel actually and i sponsored this trip that serves as a gift to myself and at the
same time a graduation gift for her since she already finished college beacuse i was the
one who also sponsored her schooling. We already have our return ticket, hotel
voucher that includes iterinary of our trip. So what else do i need to avoid being
offloaded? Thanks for replying.
SHIYLINE says: April 23, 2015 at 8:17 am REPLY
9. Hey there again.yes youre right i guess it depends on the officer if hes really doing
his job to prevent human trafficking or the like or it is alsi true that theyre just tripping
on you or they just want money from the passengers..actually i told the IO for the
second time that isnt it enough proof to prove that i already bought again my round trip
ticket to thailand?? And then she said , why didnt you said that to the officer that took
hold the interview in the first time?? These immigration officers think that they have
the power to hold you or not give you clearance..and most of the time they will keep
looking for loop holes so when you get desperate youll going to give them money for
your clearance..
ANTHONY ANTONIO says: July 5, 2015 at 12:54 pm REPLY
10. Hi there.. i will be traveling alone to Hongkong this end of july for the first time travel
abroad.. Im working here in philippines as Call Center Agent with Good pay. I will toure
there just for 4 days with round trip ticket. also I prepared all neccessary document
such as Company ID, Cert of employment and Bank statement.. it is okay to bring Bank
statement.? or can you please help me to pass the IO or give me some tips.. thanks you
and hope you will give tips ASAP.
KATE says: July 6, 2015 at 6:17 pm REPLY
I think a bank statement wouldnt hurt or even a photocopy is okay. As long as you
have return tickets and can show you can afford the trip, it should be fine. Prepare a
short list of what you will do in HK in case Philippine and HK IO ask you. Answer
confidently and dont be nervous. Good luck!
ELISE says: July 20, 2015 at 10:17 am REPLY
11. Hi, Im a Filipino passport holder planning to travel to the US. When I applied and was
approved of a visa, I had planned to visit only for 2 weeks with my partner. However,
my plans have changed. I recently decided to resign from my job but before moving on
to a new one, I wanted to take a long vacation. So Im planning to travel to the US alone
for 2 months. Ill be staying with some relatives but will be paying for my own travel
expense. Im just concerned that my initial plan (which I declared in my visa
application) and current plan no longer matches and plus, Ill be unemployed by then.
Any tips when I get to US immigration?
KATE says: July 27, 2015 at 6:24 am REPLY
Hi Ellise, Sorry this is late. I was traveling. Regarding your visa application plan and

KATE says: July 27, 2015 at 6:24 am REPLY

Hi Ellise, Sorry this is late. I was traveling. Regarding your visa application plan and
real plan, it shouldnt really matter as long as you adhere to the 6 month limit stay.
TSA or US Immigration Officer doesnt have your visa application on hand. However,
if they ask what your occupation is- better tell them your old job or the job youre
planning to take as it would look really suspicious if you tell them youre
unemployed. They might think youre planning to stay illegally and look for work in
the US. You might get a second screening and be taken to a separate room for further
questioning. As for the rest, give them a semi detailed plan of what you plan to do in
the US for 2 months.
JENIFER says: August 11, 2015 at 11:50 pm REPLY
12. Hi kate, Ill be travelling to SG this coming Sunday and this is the first time Im going to
ravel abroad,My sister gave me an invitation letter cause she currently residing in
Singapore.I just resigned from my previous job. would it be easy to pass the
immigration if I do have invitation letter?Thanks in Advance
KATE says: August 14, 2015 at 6:05 am REPLY
Hi Jenifer! What would prove more sufficient is a printed copy of your return ticket
and to show it to the immigration officer as soon as you reach his box. Thats the
speediest way and should be enough.
If he asked for your invitation letter, then show him. Also, is your sister supporting
your travels or are you spending your own expenses for this trip?
Dont mention youve resigned from your job unless he asked because you might be
offloaded. Also, you can call immigration of the philippines hotline and ask your
concerns. They would be the best to know regarding the job situation.
Good luck!
JENIFER says: August 15, 2015 at 3:22 am
Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Yes. I paid for my round trip ticket but my
sister will support my expenses. By the way do I also need a letter of sponsorship
as a proof?
KATE says: August 15, 2015 at 6:37 am
I think youll have to call the immigration office hotline of the Philippines to ask
that. I dont think you need to show it unless they ask. I usually just show my
return ticket and the immigration officer lets me in but I have been to several
countries. I think once youve shown youve traveled they go easy on you. Its a
little difficult if its your first time but SG is a common destination so it might be
not be difficult.
PICHAM says: September 3, 2015 at 3:45 am REPLY
13. Hi kate! Me and my friends (theres 5 of us) are planning to tour Dubai this October

13. Hi kate! Me and my friends (theres 5 of us) are planning to tour Dubai this October
since travel expenses are cheaper in this season. We will be accompanied by our
girlfriend who currently holds an employment visa there. Shell be coming here on the
22nd and leave on oct.2 with us. She will be arranging our papers before flying here.
What would probably be the problems we can encounter when we reach the IOs box?
KATE says: September 4, 2015 at 1:35 pm REPLY
Hi Picham, it all depends on your situation. Is it your first time traveling or you are a
seasoned traveler?
LESLYN says: November 17, 2015 at 1:51 am REPLY
14. hi po, galing na ako sa sg nung january. dis dec 5 babalik aq kasama bf q 1st tym nya po,
nd po ba kme ma off load? invitation ung gamitn nmen, bgay ng tta q xe dun xa work.
ano po kaya maganda gawin tnx
KATE says: November 17, 2015 at 9:53 am REPLY
Hi Leslyn. First off, shouldnt be a problem since you already have a record of going
and coming back from Singapore. As long as your boyfriend is with you when youre
interviewed by the immigration officer- it should be okay. The most important thing
is the return ticket. Show it to the immigration officer when you are about to be
interviewed to show you are both returning to the Philippines.
Who is sponsoring your trip yourselves or your aunt? If your aunt, it should say so
in the letter. By the way, could you spell out the words and not use your short cuts in
your comments? It makes it hard to read. Thanks!
LESLYN says: November 19, 2015 at 12:28 am REPLY
15. HI po, thank you po. yung tita ko po ang mag bibigay ng invitation, dapat po nakalagay
bf ko sa invitation? ano pa po dalhin namin requirements para hindi ma off load? our
ticket is december 5- 8, more tips. thank you
KATE says: November 20, 2015 at 11:51 am REPLY
Yes, include his name in the invitation letter. Be sure to show the return ticket. The 2
of you should try going together to the immigration officer. It wont be so bad for
him because he is going with someone who has traveled before. If youre unsure,
you can call the Philippines immigration hotline.
LESLYN says: November 19, 2015 at 12:29 am REPLY
16. hindi po ba ma off load bf ko kahit first time niya?
KATE says: January 9, 2016 at 4:49 pm REPLY
I do not think so. But I cannot answer for the officer.
PRABHAT says: December 13, 2015 at 12:45 pm REPLY

PRABHAT says: December 13, 2015 at 12:45 pm REPLY

17. Hi Kate
Im Prabhat from India. Already a bad incident happened with me while I visited
hongkong before two days ago. The hk immigration ask many questions for 2 to 3
screening test then at the end they keep me in there special immigration point with
barricade and arrange my return ticket on that day. My question is to you that though it
is my first tour and I got a bitter experience so when I plan again for next tour will this
incident create a bad effect on my passport
KATE says: December 21, 2015 at 11:22 am REPLY
Hi Prabhat! Sorry this is late. I was traveling. No, I do not think this will create a bad
record on your passport except if you go to HK again because they will have a record
on you. Even then there is a slim chance of it happening in HK if you have all your
documentation. Most countries do not exchange info on their passengers. Good luck
on your next trip!
ALYSSA says: January 1, 2016 at 2:40 pm REPLY
18. Hi, ill be going to hongkong this february with my husband. I resigned from my job last
year and is now a full time housewife. Im worried that i wont get through immigration
because i am a housewife although i have a good travel history. We availed a package
tour and my husband already paid for everything. Im not sure though if this will help
me get through. Any tips you can give us? Thanks in advance
KATE says: January 1, 2016 at 10:18 pm REPLY
I dont think you need to worry. I think all the details youve given me is enough to
get you through.
Does your husband have a full time job? If they ask, just tell immigration youre
traveling with your husband and youre on a package tour. Also, show your return
ticket. Have a good trip!
MYLENE says: January 9, 2016 at 5:30 am REPLY
19. Hello,maam! My sister and I are going to travel in brunei this february and stay there
for 3 days. This trip is a birthday present for my sister from my aunt and i was asked to
tag along to accompany her so well be travelling together. My aunt is in the philippines
but she has a sister in law in brunei who booked the hotel and round trip ticket for us.
She just emailed to me the confirmed booking and receipts to prove that its all paid
already. My sister is a regular government employee in the province while me on the
other hand has no work yet but i do have a small store business running in our place.
Im concerned and afraid that immigration officers might be suspicious of me and got
offloaded because i dont have work. I am hoping you could give me some advice that
can avoid it from happening.
20.

KATE says: January 9, 2016 at 5:50 pm REPLY

Thanks for dropping by Mylene. I have a comprehensive article with all the tips to avoid

Thanks for dropping by Mylene. I have a comprehensive article with all the tips to avoid
being offloaded in the Philippines coming out soon that can help you with your
question. Ill be posting it in this comment next week.
As to answer your question, I dont think they will be suspicious as long as you can
show proof that you own that small business (business permit), your sufficient funds
(photocopy of passbook or bank certificate, etc) and your return ticket. If your aunts
sister in law in Brunei is paying for your expenses then you can show them an
invitation letter and her own proof of funds that she has enough to support your trip.
Update: Here is the article- A Guide to Philippine Immigration.
https://ksyu.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/philippine-immigration-tips-a-guide-tophilippine-immigration/
Good luck!
MYLENE says: January 9, 2016 at 6:49 pm REPLY
21. Thank you,maam Kate. Ill be looking forward in your article.
KATE says: January 11, 2016 at 12:32 pm REPLY
Hi Mylene,
The post about A Guide to Philippine Immigration just came out today. It is full of
tips from how to answer Immigration Officers questions and what documents you
need to prepare.
Check it out:
https://ksyu.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/philippine-immigration-tips-a-guide-tophilippine-immigration/
Hope that helps!
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