customs formality

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

Refers to the procedures required when crossing a country's border.

formalityADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

customs

Examples (10)

  • At the airport, we breezed through the customs formalities in under ten minutes.
  • You'll need to complete the customs formalities before you can pick up your luggage.
  • The customs formalities were more complicated than we expected at the border crossing.
  • Please make sure all passengers have gone through the customs formalities.
  • Due to the strike, the customs formalities are taking much longer today.
  • Completing this declaration is a mere customs formality, but it is still required.
  • If you’re transiting, you may be able to skip the customs formalities.
  • Electronic gates have simplified the customs formalities for many travelers.
  • She asked whether the customs formalities would be waived for diplomatic staff.
  • After we dock, the crew must handle the customs formalities before anyone can disembark.