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Permit for Construction Works in Tombs or Coffin Chambers

Application

How to handle it

Processing procedure and required documents

Documents required to be submitted: 

  1. Declaration – Relationship with the deceased (011/DHA/DHAL);
  2. A clear photocopy of the identification document of the applicant;
  3. Declaration of works in cemetery (012/DHA/DHAL) stating the commencement and completion dates of the works;
  4. A clear photocopy of the identification document of the person in charge of the funeral company.
  5. Important notes on construction works.

Additional documents to be submitted (those that must be submitted when applicable):

  1. Marked layout plan or photograph (for permanent tombs and tombs in St. Miguel Arcanjo Cemetery);
  2. Certificate of use of tomb or other relevant supporting document(s) (for permanent tombs).                                                               

Documents required to be produced: The original of the identification document of the applicant is to be produced.

Do you support agency services

Processing Time Limit

Before the execution of works in tombs or coffin chambers, it is required to obtain the license issued by IAM in advance.


cost

Application fee:

License for works in tombs or coffin chambers (every 30 days or less than 30 days): MOP 200.00

Form fee: Not Applicable
Stamp Duty: 10% of the application fee
Security deposit: Not Applicable
Fees, Charges and Prices List: https://www.iam.gov.mo/c/pricetable/list


Approval time required

3 working days


Remark/Application Instructions

Important notes: Compliance with the stipulations of Articles 15 and 16 of the current Administrative Regulation no. 37/2003 “Regulations on Management, Operation and Supervision of Cemeteries” is required.


Related specifications or requirements

The persons concerned that apply for license for works in permanent tombs are required to submit a written application, and the works of tombs can only be carried out after the eligibility review is passed.


Progress query method

Not applicable


Service processing location and time-offline

1.Integrated Services Centre

Details:

Address:Avenida da Praia Grande, n.os 762-804, Edifício China Plaza, 2.º andar, Macau

Office hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

2.Northern District Public Services Centre

Details:

Address:Avenida de Venceslau de Morais, n.º 222, r/c, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Macau

Office hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

3.Central District Public Services Centre

Details:

Address:Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, n.os 5 e 7, Complexo da Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, 3.˚ andar, Macau

Office hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

4.Islands District Public Services Centre

Details:

Address:Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Taipa

Office hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (no lunch break, closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

5.Islands District Public Services Centre – Seac Pai Van Station

Details:

Address:Avenida de Vale das Borboletas, Complexo Comunitário de Seac Pai Van,6.˚ andar, Coloane

Office hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

6.Service Office in Our Lady Mercy Cemetery

Details:

Address: Our Lady Mercy Cemetery, Avenida Coronel Mesquita, Macau

Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

(Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)

Do you support reservation:Yes

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

Appointment method:

Macao One Account – “Appointment for counter service”

https://booking.gov.mo/uniqweb/

Other Channels Available?:No


Content provider: Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM)

Last modified: 2026-10-08 09:36

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