border control officer

Meaning

A government official who checks passports, visas, and documentation of travelers entering or leaving a country. Their job is to enforce immigration laws and ensure border security. The term is formal and used in official travel contexts.

Examples

• The border control officer asked me about the purpose and duration of my visit.

  The border control officer asked me about the purpose and duration of my visit.

• You must present your passport and completed arrival card to the border control officer.

  You must present your passport and completed arrival card to the border control officer.

• The border control officer stamped my passport and wished me a pleasant stay.

  The border control officer stamped my passport and wished me a pleasant stay.

• If you do not have the correct visa, the border control officer may deny you entry.

  If you do not have the correct visa, the border control officer may deny you entry.

• He answered all the border control officer's questions clearly and politely.

  He answered all the border control officer's questions clearly and politely.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The frontier policeman asked for my passport.

  ✓ The border control officer asked for my passport.

  'Frontier policeman' is an unnatural translation. The standard, professional term in English is 'border control officer' or 'immigration officer'.

• ✗ I had to show my documents to the border controller.

  ✓ I had to show my documents to the border control officer.

  'Border controller' is incorrect. The person holding the official position is called an 'officer'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The ___ checked my visa before letting me enter the country.

  💡 The official who inspects travel documents.

  Show answer

  border control officer

• Make sure to answer the ___'s questions honestly.

  💡 The person who stamps your passport.

  Show answer

  border control officer