Introduction
Service Coverage
Non-resident students who intend to take a higher education program, which is approved by the competent entity, in Macao can apply to the Stay Subdivision of the Residence and Stay Affairs Department for Special Authorization to Stay for non-resident students or renewal/extension of the Authorization according to Item 6, Term 1, Article 32 of Law No. 16/2021 and Articles 19 to 21 of Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021 in order to stay in Macao legally for study.
Target Group
Persons taking a higher education program approved by the competent entity
Application Eligibility
- Meeting the relevant provisions of the Legal Regime of Immigration Control, Stay and Residence Authorization of the Macao Special Administrative Region and the complementary administrative regulation (e.g. 1. In possession of a valid passport/travel document/identification document legally accepted for entry to and departure from Macao; and 2. not being subject to legal impediment.).
- Being admitted to a higher education institution in Macao.
Service Result
Special Authorization to Stay for non-resident students granted to the applicant by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department
Special Support Services at Location of Application
Summary of Support Services for People with Special Needs
Enquiry Approach
Service Provider: Stay Subdivision of Residence and Stay Affairs Department – Public Security Police Force
Contact Address: Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao
Tel: (853) 2872 5488
Fax: (853) 8897 0300
Email: sminfo@fsm.gov.mo
Website: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp
Online System
Integrated Online System for “Special Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident Students