arrival vs upon arrival

Both "arrival" and "upon arrival" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Arrival" is a noun referring to the act of arriving, while "upon arrival" is a prepositional phrase used to indicate that something happens immediately after arriving.

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arrival

This is a correct noun referring to the act of arriving.

Use "arrival" when you want to refer to the act of arriving at a place.

Examples:

The arrival of the train was delayed.
We celebrated her arrival with a party.
His arrival at the airport was greeted with cheers.

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Before your arrival, things happened.
Cobb is armed and likely anticipates your arrival.
Colony Sarff confiscated these items on your arrival.
I made contact with another new arrival.
However, your premature arrival is actually well-timed.
They made no attempt to conceal their arrival.
His arrival was expected but never fulfilled.
I'll prepare the arrival documents.
And your arrival puts his plan in danger.
His arrival was commemorated in poetry and art.
It starts five years after their arrival.
Walpurgis Night in Braunlage Programme Day 1: Individual arrival.
Reservation can be cancelled until 72 hours before planned arrival.
Placement Test of Italian on arrival and Study Materials.
Please pay in cash on arrival.
Facilities: Tea/Coffee served on arrival.
Please insert arrival and departure dates.
Not valid for arrival and departure.
His arrival was announced long ago.
Your arrival here could not be more fortuitous.

Alternatives:

coming
reaching
entry

upon arrival

This is a correct prepositional phrase used to indicate something happening immediately after arriving.

Use "upon arrival" to describe something that happens right after someone or something arrives at a place.

Examples:

Upon arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by the staff.
Upon arrival, please proceed to the check-in counter.
Upon arrival of the guests, the party will begin.

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Rooms are allocated upon arrival and smoking/non-smoking preference cannot be guaranteed.
Great satisfaction of Surini with teammate Maletti upon arrival.
Payment upon arrival and non refundable.
Passports must be shown upon arrival.
Complimentary instant coffee and still water are offered upon arrival.
You'll get shots in Africa upon arrival.
Amblothæ went back to Jutland and was killed in battle upon arrival.
The Fair American, under Thomas Humphrey Metcalfe, was captured by Martínez upon arrival.
every child receives a welcome present upon arrival
Selection welcome drink upon arrival (alcohol/ non-alcohol)
Remember Wi-Fi code to ask upon arrival.
A welcome breakfast is offered upon arrival.
Balance in cash or bank transfer upon arrival.
One can however book the budget breakfast at the reception upon arrival.
Payment terms: balance upon arrival.
Important information WiFi is available upon request, upon arrival.
The coupon is delivered to the reception upon arrival.
Payment in Euros is payable upon arrival at the office.
The price does not include taxes that will be payable upon arrival.
While rooms are spotless upon arrival, longer stays may require additional cleaning.

Alternatives:

on arrival
when arriving
immediately after arriving

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