Frequently asked questions
- What are the assessment criteria for temporary residency applications based on “major investment/major investment plan”?
- How can I check the result of a temporary residency application?
- When an applicant has lived in Macao with temporary residency for 7 years, when can this applicant apply for the confirmation declaration from IPIM?
1. What are the assessment criteria for temporary residency applications based on “major investment/major investment plan”?
The analysis focuses on the following elements: to which industry the investment belongs; how the investment project enhances the technological level and competitiveness of the industry; contribution to local labour market; how the investment project enhances Macao’s presence in the international society; sustainability, amount of investment; sustainable operation of the investment in Macao. Detailed information is available on IPIM’s webpage on the “Assessment Criteria for Temporary Residency Application – Major Investment/Investment Plan”
2. How can I check the result of a temporary residency application?
IPIM will notify the applicant of the results in writing and send it to the communication address declared by the applicant. For those applying for a renewal, they can also choose to pick up in-person the renewal notification letter at IPIM, the Government Services Centre, or the Islands District Public Services Centre, or authorise someone else to do so. Applicants holding a "Macao One Account" can opt to collect their documents from the designated "Smart Collect" cabinet in addition to the methods mentioned above.
3. When an applicant has lived in Macao with temporary residency for 7 years, when can this applicant apply for the confirmation declaration from IPIM?
Before the expiration of a temporary residency permit, applicants having lived in Macao with temporary residency for 7 years may come to IPIM in person (or the authorised person bringing his/her own original ID, the original letter of authorisation signed by the applicant, original and valid ID of the applicant, and all required documents for the application) to apply for the “Confirmation Declaration”. Detailed information is available on IPIM’s webpage on the “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Temporary Residency Application, Procedure and Validity”.