How to Process
Deadline for application: Not applicable
Processing procedure and required documents
1. Application letter.
Notes:
(1) The Department of Environmental Hygiene and Licensing may request the provision of other required information depending on the actual situation;
(2) If the identification document of the applicant (including individual and legal person) has been updated, a clear photocopy is required to be submitted upon application.
Documents required to be produced: The original or notarised copy of the identification document which bears the signature of the applicant or the legitimate representative is required to be produced.
Location and office hours for processing the service
Application by in-person visit
Location
IAM – Department of Environmental Hygiene and Licensing: 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 Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)
Online application: Not applicable
Application by mail: Not applicable
Fees
Not applicable
Time required for approval
15 working days counting from the day when all documents for application are submitted and relevant requirements are fulfilled. In case of a need to consult other entities for comments, that period is not included in the time for approval.
Remarks / Important notes on application
1. Applications are subject to the regulations of Law no. 5/2026;
2. The person concerned can make the application in person or authorise a representative to make the application;
3. If the applicant is an individual, the original identification document is required to be produced for verification upon application made in person;
4. If the applicant is a legal person, the application form is required to be signed by the legitimate representative and the original identification document is required to be produced for verification upon application made in person. Moreover, a photocopy of the valid Business Registration Certificate (exemption for companies registered at the Commerce and Movable Property Registry of Macao) and a clear photocopy of the identification document of the legitimate representative of the company are required to be submitted.
Relevant standards or requirements
Not applicable
Progress enquiry and collection of result of service
Enquiry about application progress
Online application: Not applicable
Application by in-person visit: https://www.iam.gov.mo/p/licenseQuery/csliprogressquery
Method for collecting result of service: Not applicable