Visa & Immigration

1. Kailangan kong pahabain ang aking visa.

   I need to extend my visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "Kailangan" means 'need' in Filipino/Tagalog

2. Anong mga dokumento ang kailangan ko?

   What documents do I need?

   Usage

   Used to ask which documents are required

   Grammar Note

   "Anong" asks 'what kind of'. "mga" is the plural marker

3. Nasaan ang opisina ng imigrasyon?

   Where is the immigration office?

   Usage

   Used to find the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   "Nasaan" is the Tagalog interrogative for 'where'

4. Mayroon akong tourist visa.

   I have a tourist visa.

   Usage

   Used to state the type of visa held

   Grammar Note

   "Mayroon" expresses existence or possession in Tagalog

5. Gaano katagal ako maaaring manatili?

   How long can I stay?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the permitted length of stay

   Grammar Note

   "Gaano katagal" asks about duration of time

6. Nais kong mag-apply ng visa.

   I would like to apply for a visa.

   Usage

   Used when wanting to apply for a visa

   Grammar Note

   "Nais" is a polite way to express desire in Tagalog

7. Magkano ang bayad sa visa?

   What is the visa fee?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about visa fees

   Grammar Note

   "Magkano" asks the price or cost of something

8. Mag-e-expire ang aking pasaporte sa [petsa].

   My passport expires on [date].

   Usage

   Used to communicate passport expiry date

   Grammar Note

   Filipino often uses English terms for official processes

9. Kailangan ko ng transit visa.

   I need a transit visa.

   Usage

   Used when a transit visa is required

   Grammar Note

   "transit visa" uses English in Filipino immigration contexts

10. Saan ko pupunan ang arrival card?

    Where do I fill in the arrival card?

    Usage

    Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

    Grammar Note

    "pupunan" from punan means to fill in or complete

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