Can I refuse to answer stupid questions at immigration? [duplicate]

Is it legal for customs and immigration officers to ask me the reason I travelled out of the country and return the same day?

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If you are not a citizen, you can refuse to answer stupid questions, provided you don't mind being denied entry, flown home immediately at your own expense, and possibly having a much lower chance of being able to enter in the future. Otherwise, you need to answer the questions; countries are generally under no obligation to admit non-citizens (EU stuff aside). Also, that question is not a stupid question; it is unusual for tourists to leave a country and try to reenter the same day, which means any immigration officer is going to wonder if you really are a tourist.

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Do you have to answer questions at US border?

Even though you always have the right to remain silent, if you don't answer questions to establish your citizenship, officials may deny you entry to the U.S. or detain you for search and/or questioning. Agents may search any person, the inside of any vehicle, and all passenger belongings.

How do you respond to an immigration officer?

Be Prepared for Questions From CBP Officials

Why are you visiting the United States? ...
Where will you be staying? ...
Who will you be visiting? ...
How long will you be staying? ...
How much money do you have available for this trip? ...
Have you visited the United States before, and if so, how long did you stay?

What questions do US Immigration ask?

9. Re: Answering \u201cpurpose of your visit\u201d In detail or not? In terms of the official question, all they want to know is whether you are travelling for holiday/vacation/leisure, or business, or to study or some other general aspects. If they want to ask further questions they will.

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