Chinese phrase
签证〜要写吗？ qiān zhèng 〜 yào xiě ma
Meaning
Do I need to write the visa ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a visa-related item needs to be written down. It is a polite, practical question used when checking what information a form requires.
Example dialogue
我在填签证申请表，签证有效期要写吗？ wǒ zài tián qiān zhèng shēn qíng biǎo qiān zhèng yǒu xiào qī yào xiě ma
I'm filling out the visa application form. Do I need to write the visa expiration date?
要写，有效期要写成签证上显示的日期。 yào xiě yǒu xiào qī yào xiě chéng qiān zhèng shàng xiǎn shì de rì qī
Yes, you do. Write the expiration date exactly as it appears on the visa.