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by DanBC 4589 days ago
When they say "What's the purpose of your visit?", and you say "I'm just here to visit. Hope to spend lots of money." and they see your study books, you've basically left yourself open to hours of detention and questioning?
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Well if your story doesn't seem to add up then you might find yourself explaining things.

My point is really that there is no advantage to lying about being a student vs a rich tourist because they don't favor one over the other. They're not going to think "oh boy this person is really going to help our economy!"

Now, if you are planning to work illegally or overstay your visa - then you might want to make up a story!