Chapter 1 行前准备

Unit 1 办理护照&签证

Step 1 必备场景词

场景词

passport [ˈpɑːspɔːt] n. 护照

visa [ˈviːzə] n. 签证

pass [pɑːs] n. 通行证

applicant [ˈæplɪkənt] n. 申请人

apply [əˈplaɪ] v. 申请

surname [ˈsɜːneɪm] n.

account [əˈkaʊnt] n. 账户

deposit [dɪˈpɒzɪt] n. 存款

embassy [ˈembəsi] n. 大使馆

approve [əˈpruːv] v. 批准,赞成

refuse [rɪˈfjuːz] v. 拒绝

refusal [rɪˈfjuːzl] n. 拒签

issue [ˈɪʃuː] v. (正式)发给

grant [ɡrɑːnt] v. 允许;授予

reissue [ˌriːˈɪʃuː] v. 重新签发;补发

extend [ɪkˈstend] v. 延长

visa-free [ˈviːzəfriː] a. 免签证的

expire [ɪkˈspaɪə(r)] v. 到期,期满

extendable [ɪkˈstendəbl] a. 可延期的

extension [ɪkˈstenʃn] n. 延期

processing [ˈprəʊsesɪŋ] n. 过程,进程

procedure [prəˈsiːdʒə(r)] n. 程序,手续

multiple-entry [ˈmʌltɪpl ˈentri] n. 多次往返

non-immigrant [nɒn ˈɪmɪɡrənt] n. 非移民

short-term [ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm] a. 短期的

single-entry [ˈsɪŋɡl ˈentri] n. 单次往返

transit [ˈtrænzɪt] n. 过境,中转

abroad [əˈbrɔːd] ad. 国外,海外

renew [rɪˈnjuː] v. 更新,使续签

renewable [rɪˈnjuːəbl] a. 可延长有效期的

nationality [ˌnæʃəˈnæləti] n. 国籍

dual [ˈdjuːəl] a. 双重的

overstay [ˌəʊvəˈsteɪ] v. 停留过久

remark [rɪˈmɑːk] n. 备注

PTO [ˌpiː tiː ˈəʊ] abbr. 请看背面,请看后页(Please Turn Over)

valid [ˈvælɪd] a. 有效的

validity [vəˈlɪdəti] n. (法律上的)有效

场景词组

a multiple entry visa 多次入境签证

visa on arrival 落地签

rush service 加急服务

visa requirements 签证要求

applicant‘s surname 申请人的姓

consular service 领事服务

embassy staff 大使馆工作人员

free pass 自由通行证

grant a visa 授予签证

issue a passport 发放护照

issue visas 签发签证

overstay a visa 签证逾期停留

passport application 护照申请

passport holder 护照持有人

renew a passport 更新护照

valid passport 有效护照

validity period 有效期

visa application 签证申请

visa approval 签证批准

visa expiration date 签证到期日

visa extension 签证延期

visa refusal 签证拒签

Step 2 实用场景句

申请护照

· How long will it take to receive my passport? 多长时间我能拿到护照?

· Can I apply for a passport renewal by mail?

我可以通过邮寄的方式申请护照更新吗?

· Can I apply for a passport on behalf of my child?

我可以代表我的孩子申请护照吗?

· My passport is about to expire. 我的护照快过期了。

· What is the fee for a new passport? 新护照的费用是多少?

· Do I need to surrender my old passport when I apply for a new one?

我申请新护照时需要交出旧护照吗?

咨询签证问题

· How can I apply for a visitor’s visa? 我要如何申请旅游签证?

· I want to apply for a regular tourist visa. 我想申请一个普通的旅游签证。

· What are the visa requirements for traveling to Germany?

去德国旅行的签证要求是什么?

· How long does it take to get a visa? 签证申请需要多长时间?

· Can I have it reissued? 能补发签证吗?

· What is the validity period of the visa? 签证的有效期是多久?

· How many entries does the visa allow? 签证允许多少次入境?

单次&多次往返签证

· Can I apply for a single-entry visa online? 我可以在网上申请单次入境签证吗?

· What are the requirements for a multiple-entry visa?

多次往返签证的要求是什么?

· How to apply for a ten-year multiple-entry visa? 如何申请十年多次入境签证?

· How long is the validity period for a multiple-entry visa?

多次往返签证的有效期是多久?

· You need to apply for the European Schengen Visa. 你需要申请申根签证。

签证面试问与答

· I am traveling to America for tourism. 我去美国旅行。

· I plan to stay in America for approximately 10 days.

我计划在美国停留大约10天。

· I am currently employed at ABC. 我目前在ABC公司工作。

· Here is my employment letter. 这是我的工作证明信。

· Thank you for considering my visa application. 感谢您考虑我的签证申请。

Step 3 情景小对话

· I’d like to apply for a new passport. 我想申请一本新护照。

A:Good morning, I’d like to apply for a new passport.

 早上好,我想申请一本新护照。

B:Good morning! Sure, you can fill out this application form.

 早上好!当然可以,你可以填写这张申请表格。

· I’d like to know the fees for a new passport. 我想知道新护照的费用是多少。

A:Hi, I’d like to know the fees for a new passport.

 嗨,我想知道新护照的费用是多少。

B:The standard fee is ¥160. 标准费用是160元。

· I’d like to schedule an appointment for a visa interview. 我想预约一个签证面试。

A:Good morning, I’d like to schedule an appointment for a visa interview.

 早上好,我想预约一个签证面试。

B:Good morning! When are you looking to have your interview?

 早上好!您想什么时候进行面试?

相关说法:我想申请旅游签证。I’d like to apply for a tourist visa.

· I’m here for my visa application. 我是来申请签证的。

A:I’m here for my visa application. 我是来申请签证的。

B:Great! Have you filled out the visa application form?

 很好!你填写签证申请表格了吗?

· I’m not sure if I’ve filled out the visa application form correctly.

我不确定我是否正确填写了签证申请表。

A:I’m not sure if I’ve filled out the visa application form correctly. Could you help me check? 我不确定我是否正确填写了签证申请表。你能帮我检查一下吗?

B:Sure, I’d be happy to help. Let’s review the sections one by one.

 当然,我很乐意帮忙。我们逐个部分来复查。

· What should I do if my visa application is rejected?

如果我的签证申请被拒绝了,我该怎么办?

A:What should I do if my visa application is rejected?

 如果我的签证申请被拒绝了,我该怎么办?

B:If your application is denied, you’ll receive a letter explaining the reason. You can reapply after addressing the issue. 如果您的申请被拒绝,您将收到一封解释原因的信。您可以在解决这个问题后重新申请。