"Passport, please" is a book of stories that recounts the adventures of Themis, a Brazilian beach lover turned United Kingdom immigration officer, who draws back the curtain on the British immigration service to present her unique view on its inner workings and behind-the-scenes activity, providing an entertaining and humorous account of life on the frontline of airport arrivals, together with insights into some aspects of Brazilian culture. Become a passenger on this journey, as you learn some of the ins-and-outs of immigration work at the UK's largest airport. Learn of Themis' life before donning the uniform, the cultural differences between Brazil and the UK, and how she takes them all in her stride. How does a young woman singlehandedly rebuild her life in a new country? Be part of the emotional rollercoaster, as her mentor opens the young Brazilian woman's eyes to the 'system'. And who is the handsome young police officer she meets at the roadside?
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