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大使馆求助Embassy Visit

护照丢失或需要领事帮助时到大使馆或领事馆求助 This scene includes 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 领事官员.

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Lost Passport · 护照丢失

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You

Hello, I'm a Chinese citizen and I've lost my passport. I need help getting an emergency travel document.

你好,我是中国公民,护照丢了。我需要申请紧急旅行证件。

💡 护照丢失后应尽快到最近的中国大使馆或领事馆。出发前记下大使馆地址和电话。

I'm sorry to hear that. First, have you filed a police report? We'll need that to process your application.

很遗憾。首先,您报警了吗?我们需要报案记录来处理您的申请。

You

Yes, here's the police report. I filed it this morning at the downtown police station.

有的,这是报案记录。我今天早上在市中心警察局报的案。

Good. I'll need your police report, two passport-sized photos, a copy of your ID — if you have one — and any copy of your original passport. Do you have a photo or scan of your passport saved anywhere?

好的。我需要您的报案记录、两张护照尺寸的照片、身份证复印件(如果有的话),以及原护照的任何复印件。您有保存护照的照片或扫描件吗?

You

I have a photo of my passport saved in my email. I can show you on my phone. But I don't have physical photos with me.

我邮箱里有护照的照片,可以用手机给你看。但没有带纸质照片。

That's fine. We can take your photos here — there's a small fee of $15. The emergency travel document usually takes 1 to 3 working days. When is your flight home?

没关系。我们这里可以拍照——费用 15 美元。紧急旅行证件通常需要 1 到 3 个工作日。您的回程航班是什么时候?

You

My flight is in 4 days, so that should be enough time. How much does the emergency travel document cost?

我的航班在 4 天后,时间应该够。紧急旅行证件多少钱?

The fee is $25 for the emergency travel document. Please fill out this application form. We'll also need your flight itinerary and local contact information. You can pick it up in about 2 days.

紧急旅行证件费用是 25 美元。请填写这份申请表。我们还需要您的航班行程单和当地联系方式。大约 2 天后来取。

You

I'll fill this out right away. Can I still travel within the country with just this document?

我马上填。拿着这个证件还能在国内旅行吗?

The emergency travel document is only valid for your return trip home. You should not travel to other countries with it. Also, keep it safe — losing this would be a serious problem. Here's my card if you need any further assistance.

紧急旅行证件只能用于回国。不能用它去其他国家。另外请保管好——再丢失的话问题会很严重。这是我的名片,如果需要进一步帮助可以联系我。

Requesting Consular Assistance · 寻求领事帮助

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You

Hello, I'm a Chinese citizen visiting here. I'm in a bit of a difficult situation and I was hoping you could help.

你好,我是来这里旅游的中国公民。我遇到了一些困难,希望你们能帮忙。

Of course. Please have a seat and tell me what's going on. Can I see your passport first?

当然。请坐,告诉我怎么了。先看一下您的护照好吗?

You

Here's my passport. I was supposed to fly home tomorrow, but the airline canceled my flight and I've run out of money. I can't afford a new ticket or another night at the hotel.

这是我的护照。我本来明天的航班回国,但航空公司取消了航班,我的钱也花完了。买不起新机票,也付不起酒店了。

💡 领事馆可以在公民陷入困境时提供紧急帮助,但通常不会直接给钱,而是协助联系家人或安排紧急贷款。

I understand. First, regarding the canceled flight — the airline is required to rebook you or provide compensation. Have you contacted them? Second, we can help you reach your family so they can transfer funds to you.

我理解。首先关于取消的航班——航空公司有义务帮您改签或提供补偿。您联系他们了吗?其次,我们可以帮您联系家人,让他们给您汇款。

You

I tried calling the airline but couldn't get through. The wait time was over an hour. And my family doesn't speak English, so they might have trouble sending money internationally.

我试过打航空公司电话,但打不通。等待时间超过一小时。而且我家人不会说英语,国际汇款可能有困难。

We can help with both. I can call the airline on your behalf to sort out the rebooking. For the money transfer, your family can send it through our emergency assistance program — they just need to visit our office in Beijing or Shanghai. It usually arrives within 24 hours.

这两个我们都可以帮忙。我可以代您打电话给航空公司处理改签。汇款方面,您的家人可以通过我们的紧急援助项目汇款——只需要去北京或上海的办公室。通常 24 小时内到账。

You

That would be incredibly helpful. Can you also recommend a cheap place to stay tonight?

那太感谢了。你能推荐一个今晚便宜的住处吗?

Yes, we have a list of budget-friendly hotels nearby. Some offer special rates for citizens in emergency situations. I'll write down the information for you. In the meantime, here's the phone number for our 24-hour emergency hotline in case you need anything else.

可以,我们有附近经济型酒店的清单。有些对紧急情况的公民有特别价格。我把信息写给您。同时,这是我们 24 小时紧急热线电话,如果还需要其他帮助可以打这个。

You

Thank you so much for all your help. I really appreciate it.

非常感谢你们的帮助。真的太感谢了。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

police report

报案记录

process your application

处理您的申请

passport-sized photos

护照尺寸的照片

copy of your ID

身份证复印件

copy of your original passport

原护照复印件

photo or scan

照片或扫描件

emergency travel document

紧急旅行证件

1 to 3 working days

1到3个工作日

small fee

少量费用

flight home

回程航班

application form

申请表

flight itinerary

航班行程单

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 护照丢失后应尽快到最近的中国大使馆或领事馆。出发前记下大使馆地址和电话。
  • 领事馆可以在公民陷入困境时提供紧急帮助,但通常不会直接给钱,而是协助联系家人或安排紧急贷款。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "embassy visit" in English?
You can start with: "Hello, I'm a Chinese citizen and I've lost my passport. I need help getting an emergency travel document." (你好,我是中国公民,护照丢了。我需要申请紧急旅行证件。). Tip: 护照丢失后应尽快到最近的中国大使馆或领事馆。出发前记下大使馆地址和电话。
What will staff/locals say to you during "embassy visit"?
You may hear: "I'm sorry to hear that. First, have you filed a police report? We'll need that to process your application." (很遗憾。首先,您报警了吗?我们需要报案记录来处理您的申请。). 护照丢失后一定要先去当地警察局报案,拿到报案记录再来大使馆
How many English phrases are in this "Embassy Visit" scene?
This scene contains 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering lost passport, requesting consular assistance.
Are there cultural tips for "embassy visit" in English-speaking countries?
护照丢失后应尽快到最近的中国大使馆或领事馆。出发前记下大使馆地址和电话。 领事馆可以在公民陷入困境时提供紧急帮助,但通常不会直接给钱,而是协助联系家人或安排紧急贷款。

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