Visa & Immigration

1. Ik moet mijn visum verlengen.

   I need to extend my visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "Ik moet" is the obligation modal meaning 'I must/have to' in Dutch

2. Welke documenten heb ik nodig?

   What documents do I need?

   Usage

   Used to ask which documents are required

   Grammar Note

   "Welke" is the interrogative adjective 'which/what kind of' in Dutch

3. Waar is het immigratiekantoor?

   Where is the immigration office?

   Usage

   Used to find the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   "Waar" is the Dutch interrogative for 'where'

4. Ik heb een toeristenvisum.

   I have a tourist visa.

   Usage

   Used to state the type of visa held

   Grammar Note

   "Ik heb" is first person of hebben (to have) in Dutch

5. Hoe lang mag ik blijven?

   How long can I stay?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the permitted length of stay

   Grammar Note

   "Hoe lang" asks about duration in Dutch

6. Ik wil graag een visum aanvragen.

   I would like to apply for a visa.

   Usage

   Used when wanting to apply for a visa

   Grammar Note

   "Wil graag" expresses polite desire in Dutch

7. Wat zijn de visumkosten?

   What is the visa fee?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about visa fees

   Grammar Note

   "visumkosten" is a compound noun meaning visa costs

8. Mijn paspoort verloopt op [datum].

   My passport expires on [date].

   Usage

   Used to communicate passport expiry date

   Grammar Note

   "verloopt" from verlopen means 'expires/runs out' in Dutch

9. Ik heb een doorreisvisum nodig.

   I need a transit visa.

   Usage

   Used when a transit visa is required

   Grammar Note

   "doorreisvisum" is a compound meaning transit visa

10. Waar vul ik de aankomstkaart in?

    Where do I fill in the arrival card?

    Usage

    Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

    Grammar Note

    "aankomstkaart" is the arrival card. "invullen" means to fill in

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