How to handle it

Application Procedures and Documents Required:

1. The application can be submitted in person at DSI or by post;
2. Duly complete the application form;
3. If the applicant is under the age of 18, either one of the parents or the legal guardian must sign the application form. For interdicted or quasi-interdicted persons, their curators or legal representative should sign the application form.
4. For applicants above the age of 10, a clear impression of the right hand index finger is also required;
5. Applicants is required to submit the following documents according to eligibility. (Please read Eligibility)

Required Documents:

1. Required Documents for Applicants mentioned in a.(*1)

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
• Macao Birth Certificate;
• Proof that one of the applicant’s parent was legally residing in Macao or acquired the right of abode in Macao at the time of his/her birth, for example the former Macao identification document (*2) or Macao Birth Certificate;
• Photocopy of parents’ valid identification document, if any;
• Parent’s marriage certificate, if any (*4).

 

2. Required Documents for Applicants mentioned in b.(*1)

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
• Proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for a continuous period of 7 years (*3) (such as the former Macao identification document (*2), proof of education, employment or involvement in any association activities or medical record. If the school in which the applicant studied before has not yet closed down, a proof of education with parents’ names and residential address declared at the time is needed.);
• If applicant was born in Macao, the Macao Birth Certificate and parents’ Macao identification documents (*2) are also required, if any.

 

3. Required Documents for Applicants mentioned in c.(*1)

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
• Proof that one of the applicant’s parents was a permanent resident of Macao at the time of his/her birth. For example: the date of first issuance of his/her parent’s Resident Identity Card should be at least 7 years prior to the date of his/her birth; Besides, a supplementary proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for a continuous period of 7 years is required if needed, including proof of employment in Macao and salary tax receipt, proof of education and so on.
• Applicant’s Birth Certificate; (*4)
• Photocopy of parents’ valid identification document;
• Parent’s Marriage Certificate; (*4)
• If the applicant was born in a foreign country, he/she is required to submit his/her parents’ travel documents(including the entry stamp and visa page)  that they were holding at the time of his/her birth and declare the resident status at that time (*5) (such as visa, green card or naturalization certificate for America or Landing paper for Canada); if the applicant is unable to submit these relevant documents, he/she should make a declaration to clearly explain the reason of not submitting the documents.

 

4. Required Document for Applicants mentioned in d.(*1)

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
• Macao Birth Certificate;
• Proof that one of the applicant’s parents legally resided in Macao or acquired the right of abode in Macao at the time of his/her birth, such as the former Macao identification document (*2) or the Macao Birth certificate;
• Photocopy of parents’ valid identification document if any;
• Parent’s Marriage Certificate if any(*4) ;
• Declaration of being of both Chinese and Portuguese descent.

 

5. Required Documents for Applicants mentioned in e.(*1).

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
•  Proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for a continuous period of not less than 7 years (*3), such as the former Macao identification document (*2), or proof of education, employment, involvement in any association activities or medical record. If the school in which the applicant studied before has not yet closed down, a proof of education with parents’ names and residential address declared at the time is needed;
• If the applicant was born in Macao, he/she is required to submit the Macao Birth Certificate and parents’ former Macao identification documents if any; (*2)
• A declaration of being of both Chinese and Portuguese descent.

 

6.  Required Documents for Applicants mentioned in f. (*1)

• 3 identical color or black and white recent photographs (1.5 inches x 1.8 inches);
• Photocopy of the Hong Kong identity card or other valid travel document which bears photo;
• Proof that one of the applicant’s parents was a permanent resident of Macao at the time of his/her birth. For example: the date of first issuance of his/her parent’s Resident Identity Card should be at least 7 years prior to the date of his/her birth; Besides, a supplementary proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for a continuous period of not less than 7 years is required if needed, including proof of employment in Macao and salary tax receipt, proof of education and so on;
• Applicant’s Birth Certificate (*4);
• Photocopy of parents’ valid identification document if any;
• Parents’ Marriage Certificate if any (*4);
• If the applicant was born in a foreign country, he/she is required to submit his/her parents’ travel documents that they were holding at the time of his/her birth and declare their resident status at that time (*5) (such as visa, green card or naturalization certificate for America or Landing paper for Canada); if the applicant is unable to submit these relevant documents, he/she should make a declaration to clearly explain the reason of not submitting the documents;
• Declaration of being of both Chinese and Portuguese descent.

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Approval time required

The application for the Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode will take 30 working days for examinations after the day on which this bureau has received all required documents from the applicant (exclusive of the day of receipt of documents). (Performance Pledge)

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Remark/Application Instructions

*Remarks:

1.  Besides identification documents, all the photocopies should be verified. The applicant can also present the original documents of the photocopies for verification by the Identification Services Bureau (DSI). In addition, photocopies must be printed on A4-sized papers.
2.  If the applicant is unable to provide the information of the former Macao identification document and requests help from DSI, DSI will then acquire such information from the Macao Public Security Police Force (PSP). In this case, the application will be proceeded only after the above-mentioned information is obtained.
3. Regarding the proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for a continuous period of not less than 7 years, please refer to the FAQs.
4.  For applicant whose place of origin is Japan, France or Taiwan Region etc, besides the birth certificate, they are required to submit a valid census registration document in order to confirm the information of applicant’s place of birth and parents’ martial status.
5. Applicant who was born in a foreign country can refer to the FAQs for information of the eligibility for the Certificate of the Entitlement of the Right of Abode in Macao.
6. For application formalities, please refer to the Notes on Applying for the Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in Macao.

Annotation:

• For applicant who does not follow the aforesaid application procedures and requirements (including fingerprint impressions), DSI will not set up a case file for any incomplete application. If the applicant cannot submit the required documents within 6 months for the incomplete application, DSI will archive the incomplete application and will not return the application materials to the applicant.
• DSI will keep the applicants informed of all the matters concerning the application by mail according to the address the applicant declared on the application form.
• There is an effective date on the Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode showing when the certificate comes into effect. Only on that date or after, can the holder of the certificate exercise his/her right of abode in the Macao SAR.
• If it is necessary to retrieve the submitted original documents, the applicant should collect them at DSI in person, or by delegated relatives or friends (with a power of attorney signed by the applicant).

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Progress query method

Progress enquiry:

Applicants may enquire through the following methods:

1. Logging in to the online application progress enquiry system;
2. Calling DSI hotline (853) 28370777 or (853) 28370888;
3. Email to info@dsi.gov.mo;
4. Proceed to DSI in-person.

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The result of completing the service/Amount

Collection Methods and Locations:

1. Collect at counter in person or by a delegate

Collection Locations:

• Identification Services Bureau (Headquarter)

Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau

• Macao Government Services Centre

Address: Zona R do 2º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM – Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n,º 52, Macau

• Macao Government Services Centre in Islands

Address: Zona D do 3º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas – Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, Taipa, Macau

• “Macao Government Services Station” at the Government Affairs Service Centre in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin

Address: 2nd floor of the Government Affairs Service Centre in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone, Hengqin

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00 (except public holidays).

Remarks:

(1) If the applicant chooses to collect the documents in Hengqin, the documents will take additional 5 working days to be collected (i.e. estimated collection date plus 5 working days).

(2) To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to make an authorization statement in the “Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode” application form, or submit a written authorization which bears the personal information of the applicant and the representative, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature (if the applicant is below 18 years old, the legal representative is required to sign on the authorization form). When collecting the “Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode”, the representative should present his/ her own original valid identification document and the photocopy of the applicant’s identification document for verification.

2. The Government Smart Locker – “Smart Collect”

Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker – “Smart Collect”. If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice from “Macao One Account”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. If the applicant chooses to collect the documents in Hengqin, it will take 5 more working days in addition to the expected collection date. There is a possibility of having time lag in document transmission. If you have any enquiries, please call our hotline (853) 2837-0777.

For details about the Government Smart Locker – “Smart Collect”, please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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Service processing location and time-offline

1.Identification Services Bureau (Headquarter)

Details：

Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)

2.Macao Government Services Centre in Venceslau de Morais

Details：

Address: Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, R/C, Zona A, Macau 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)

3.Macao Government Services Centre in Islands

Details：

Address: Zona D do 3.º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas – Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, Taipa, Macau 

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)

4.“Macao Government Services Station” at the Government Affairs Service Centre in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (Identification service designated counter) (Appointment via “Macao One Account” or on-site queue ticket required)

Details：

Address: 2nd floor of the Government Affairs Service Centre in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone, Hengqin 

Office hours: Every Wednesday, 09:00 – 12:00, 14:00-18:00 (except public holidays)

Do you support reservation：Yes

Do you need to make an appointment for post-processing：No

Appointment method：

Appointment via “Macao One Account” or on-site queue ticket required

Other Channels Available?：No

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Service processing location and time-Remote counter

1、Balcão de atendimento à distância

Details：

Please visit Centro de Serviços de Auto-Atendimento de 24 horas do Governo

Do you support reservation：Yes

Do you need to make an appointment for post-processing：Yes

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