Chinese word

续签

Pronunciation

Pinyinxù qiān

Meaning

  • verbrenew a visa

Example

我的签证快到期了，我要去续签。wǒ de qiān zhèng kuài dào qī le wǒ yào qù xù qiān

My visa is about to expire, so I need to go renew it.

Illustration for 续签 (renew a visa)

More examples

我下周要去领事馆续签签证。wǒ xià zhōu yào qù lǐng shì guǎn xù qiān qiān zhèng

I am going to the consulate next week to renew my visa.

Core concept

An expiring immigration document is kept valid through an official renewal process.

Common phrases

  • 去续签签证qù xù qiān qiān zhèng

    go to renew a visa

  • 申请续签签证shēn qǐng xù qiān qiān zhèng

    apply for visa renewal

  • 准备续签材料zhǔn bèi xù qiān cái liào

    prepare documents for visa renewal

Similar words

续期xù qī: Continues a permit or document by giving it a newly set expiration date.
办理bàn lǐ: Carries out the necessary steps for an official matter at an office or service desk.
更新gēng xīn: Replaces an outdated document, record, or item with an updated version.
换证huàn zhèng: Replaces an old certificate or permit with a newly issued one through official steps.

Definition in Chinese

在签证到期前，向签发机关申请延长签证有效期或换发新签证，从而继续合法停留或居住。zài qiān zhèng dào qī qián xiàng qiān fā jī guān shēn qǐng yán cháng qiān zhèng yǒu xiào qī huò huàn fā xīn qiān zhèng cóng ér jì xù hé fǎ tíng liú huò jū zhù

Word origin

续签 (xùqiān, "renew a visa") combines 续 (xù, "continue") with 签 (qiān, "visa document"), linking the word to continuing a visa's validity through official paperwork.

Usage tips

  • The process may involve an embassy, consulate, or local immigration office, so the correct office matters when preparing an application.

Other meanings

  • renew a contractverb

Opposites

  • 签证过期qiān zhèng guò qīvisa expiresverb

Related words

  • 续签申请xù qiān shēn qǐngvisa renewal applicationnoun
  • 续签费xù qiān fèivisa renewal feenoun

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