Visa & Immigration

1. Ek moet my visum verleng.

   I need to extend my visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "Ek moet" is the obligation modal meaning 'I must/have to' in Afrikaans

2. Watter dokumente benodig ek?

   What documents do I need?

   Usage

   Used to ask which documents are required

   Grammar Note

   "Watter" is the interrogative adjective 'which/what kind of' in Afrikaans

3. Waar is die immigrasiekantoor?

   Where is the immigration office?

   Usage

   Used to find the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   "Waar" is the Afrikaans interrogative for 'where'

4. Ek het 'n toerismevisum.

   I have a tourist visa.

   Usage

   Used to state the type of visa held

   Grammar Note

   "Ek het 'n" means 'I have a' in Afrikaans

5. Hoe lank kan ek bly?

   How long can I stay?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the permitted length of stay

   Grammar Note

   "Hoe lank" asks about duration in Afrikaans

6. Ek wil graag 'n visum aanvra.

   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 Afrikaans

7. Wat is die visumgeld?

   What is the visa fee?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about visa fees

   Grammar Note

   "geld" means money; "visumgeld" means visa fee in Afrikaans

8. My paspoort verval op [datum].

   My passport expires on [date].

   Usage

   Used to communicate passport expiry date

   Grammar Note

   "verval" means 'expires/becomes invalid' in Afrikaans

9. Ek benodig 'n deurreisvisum.

   I need a transit visa.

   Usage

   Used when a transit visa is required

   Grammar Note

   "deurreisvisum" is transit visa, a compound word in Afrikaans

10. Waar vul ek die aankomskaart in?

    Where do I fill in the arrival card?

    Usage

    Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

    Grammar Note

    "aankomskaart" is the arrival card. "invul" means to fill in

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