Chinese phrase
办理〜需要导师签字吗？ bàn lǐ 〜 xū yào dǎo shī qiān zì ma
Meaning
Do I need my advisor's signature to apply for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an advisor's signature is needed to apply. It is a polite way to check a formal requirement before starting an application, such as a visa application.
Example dialogue
我要办理签证，需要导师签字吗？ wǒ yào bàn lǐ qiān zhèng xū yào dǎo shī qiān zì ma
I want to apply for a visa. Do I need my advisor's signature?
有的学校要求，有的不用，先问国际处比较好。 yǒu de xué xiào yāo qiú yǒu de bú yòng xiān wèn guó jì chù bǐ jiào hǎo
Some schools require it and some do not, so it is best to ask the international office first.