Chinese phrase
证件需要翻译吗？ zhèng jiàn xū yào fān yì ma
Meaning
Do the documents require translation?
When to use it
Asks whether documents need translation. It is a polite, practical question about document requirements.
Example dialogue
办理签证时，证件需要翻译吗？ bàn lǐ qiān zhèng shí zhèng jiàn xū yào fān yì ma
When applying for a visa, do the documents require translation?
需要，非英文的要翻译成英文并在领事馆认证。 xū yào fēi yīng wén de yào fān yì chéng yīng wén bìng zài lǐng shì guǎn rèn zhèng
Yes, documents that are not in English must be translated into English and certified at the consulate.