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How to Say ‘I'd like to extend my visa.’ in Simplified Chinese

我想办签证延期。

wǒ xiǎng bàn qiān zhèng yán qī

[wo shyang bàn qiānzhèng yánqī]

🇨🇳 In China: Visa extensions are handled at the local Exit-Entry Bureau (出入境管理局), not at an embassy. Apply well before your visa runs out, since processing takes about two weeks.

Phrase Breakdown

我想办

wǒ xiǎng bàn

I want to apply for

This opens a request for an official procedure. 想 is third tone, and 办 is a falling fourth tone.

Example

我想办手续。

I want to go through the procedures.

Words in this phrase

我

wǒ

[wo]

The speaker referring to themselves.

Example

我明天有空。

I am free tomorrow.

想

xiǎng

[shyang]

to want; to think

Often means “to want” when followed by a verb, useful for polite questions and intentions.

Example

我想多听听贵公司的介绍。

I would like to hear more about your company’s introduction.

办

bàn

[bàn]

to handle; to do (a procedure)

Verb meaning to take care of paperwork or formalities.

Example

我要去银行办手续。

I need to go to the bank to handle the paperwork.

签证延期。

qiān zhèng yán qī

a visa extension

签证 (visa) + 延期 (extend, postpone). Say qiānzhèng yánqī.

Example

签证延期要多久？

How long does a visa extension take?

Words in this phrase

签证

qiān zhèng

[qiānzhèng]

visa

An official document allowing a foreigner to enter or stay in a country.

Example

我的签证快到期了。

My visa is about to expire.

延期

yán qī

[yánqī]

extension; to extend (a deadline)

To postpone or lengthen the period of validity of something.

Example

我要申请签证延期。

I want to apply for a visa extension.

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