Chinese phrase
我能申请延长〜的期限吗？ wǒ néng shēn qǐng yán cháng 〜 de qī xiàn ma
Meaning
May I apply to extend the validity period of ___?
When to use it
A polite question about permission to apply for an extension. It is used in formal requests about visas, permits, contracts, and other time-limited matters.
Example dialogue
您好，我能申请延长签证的期限吗？ nín hǎo wǒ néng shēn qǐng yán cháng qiān zhèng de qī xiàn ma
Hello, may I apply to extend the validity period of my visa?
可以，您需要提供护照、居住证明和延期申请表，提交后我们会为您处理。 ké yǐ nín xū yào tí gōng hù zhào jū zhù zhèng míng hé yán qī shēn qíng biǎo tí jiāo hòu wǒ men huì wèi nín chú lǐ
Yes. Please provide your passport, residence certificate, and extension application form. We will process it after submission.