Visa & Immigration

1. 我需要延长我的签证。

   Wǒ xūyào yáncháng wǒ de qiānzhèng.

   I need to extend my visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "需要" (xūyào) means 'need/require'. "延长" (yáncháng) means to extend

2. 我需要哪些文件？

   Wǒ xūyào nǎ xiē wénjiàn?

   What documents do I need?

   Usage

   Used to ask which documents are required

   Grammar Note

   "哪些" (nǎ xiē) is a plural interrogative meaning 'which ones/what kind of'

3. 移民局在哪里？

   Yímín jú zài nǎlǐ?

   Where is the immigration office?

   Usage

   Used to find the location of the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   "移民局" is the immigration bureau. "在哪里" asks 'where is it'

4. 我有旅游签证。

   Wǒ yǒu lǚyóu qiānzhèng.

   I have a tourist visa.

   Usage

   Used to state the type of visa held

   Grammar Note

   "有" (yǒu) expresses possession. "旅游签证" is tourist visa

5. 我可以停留多长时间？

   Wǒ kěyǐ tíngliú duō cháng shíjiān?

   How long can I stay?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the permitted length of stay

   Grammar Note

   "多长时间" asks 'how long a time'. "可以" expresses permission/ability

6. 我想申请签证。

   Wǒ xiǎng shēnqǐng qiānzhèng.

   I would like to apply for a visa.

   Usage

   Used when wanting to apply for a visa

   Grammar Note

   "想" expresses desire. "申请" means to apply for official documents

7. 签证费用是多少？

   Qiānzhèng fèiyòng shì duōshao?

   What is the visa fee?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about visa application fees

   Grammar Note

   "费用是多少" is the standard way to ask 'how much does it cost'

8. 我的护照在[日期]到期。

   Wǒ de hùzhào zài [rìqī] dào qī.

   My passport expires on [date].

   Usage

   Used to communicate passport expiry date

   Grammar Note

   "到期" means to expire/reach the deadline, used for visas and passports

9. 我需要过境签证。

   Wǒ xūyào guòjìng qiānzhèng.

   I need a transit visa.

   Usage

   Used when a transit visa is required

   Grammar Note

   "过境签证" is a transit visa for passing through China

10. 在哪里填写入境卡？

    Zài nǎlǐ tián xiě rùjìng kǎ?

    Where do I fill in the arrival card?

    Usage

    Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

    Grammar Note

    "填写" means to fill in a form. Common at immigration checkpoints

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