Application for “Certificate of record of “Special Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident students”

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How to Apply

Time of application: Foreign students who had studied or are studying at a higher education institute in Macao and are granted “Special Authorization to Stay” may apply, depending on their personal need, to this Subdivision for a “Certificate” regarding their dossier during office hours.。

Application procedures and documents required

1. Application Approach
   1. To apply in person or by a legal representative to the Subdivision concerned during office hours.
   2. The legal representative should submit the following:
      1. A certified letter of authorization;
      2. A copy of his/her valid identification document.
2. Documents Must be Presented
   1. Unless otherwise noted, the original should be exhibited for authentication if a copy is submitted;
   2. The copy should be authenticated if the original cannot be exhibited.
3. Necessary Documents
   1. Application letter;
      [Note: (1) The template of the “application letter” is available at the Subdivision concerned and the website of the Public Security Police Force; (2) The application letter should contain: A. the applicant’s personal information; B. the fact to be certified; C. the purpose the certificate/declaration serves]
   2. Copy of applicant’s valid identification document.
4. Form: Declaration / application form (SM/DM M-7)

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Location of Application and Service Hours

Apply in person: Public Security Police Force  – Foreigners Subdivision of the Immigration Department

Address: Immigration Department Office Building, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa

Office Hours: Mon to Thu, 9:00 – 17:45
Fri, 9:00 – 17:30
(Closed on Sat, Sun and Macao government holidays)

Tags dispensed until: 17:00 (for making applications)
17:15 (collection of result or document supplementation)

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Charge

MOP15 for the first page, MOP5 per following page (including copies of the documents in the interested person’s dossier)

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Processing Time

2 working days <Performance Pledge>
(It is timed from the next working day following the day when the service unit received and confirmed that all the required documents had been correctly prepared.)

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Remark / Requirements

Related Legislation: Approval of Stamp Duty Regulation, Tax Rate and Payment Method – Law no. 17/88/M 〔B.O. n.° 26, I, de 27/06/1988〕

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Application Status Enquiry

Method of result collection: Collect in person

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