“办理手续”常见的英文表达是 “go through the formalities” 或 “complete the procedures”。
“go through the formalities”:侧重于描述经历、完成一系列正式的流程或手续,常用于办理与官方、机构等相关的各类手续场景。例如:You need to go through the formalities at the immigration counter.(你需要在入境柜台办理手续。 )
“complete the procedures”:更强调完成、办妥一系列规定的步骤或程序,常用于正式场合,如商务、行政等领域。例如:We have to complete the procedures for registering the company.(我们必须完成公司注册的手续。 )