How to handle it

Time Limit for Application

N/A

Formalities and Required Documents

Applications should be made in person at the Marine and Water Bureau, with the submission of the followings:

1. Application form for seaman’s registration card examination (format M2/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
2. Employment certificate (format M5/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
3. Work declaration form (format M6/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
4. Photocopy of I.D. (original copy to be presented);
5. Physical fitness certificate (format M7/DET) issued by Health Centre (if applicable); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
6. Copy of seaman registration card (original copy to be presented);
7. Relevant documents should be attached, in case of amendment or update (original copy to be presented for verification)

Documents required to be processed / applied in advance:

1. Employment certificate (format M5/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
2. Work declaration form (format M6/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
3. Physical fitness certificate (format M7/DET) issued by Health Centre (if applicable). (the form can be obtained from the location for application)

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cost

Application Fees

Fees charged pursuant to the “General table of fees of the Marine and Water Bureau”.

Payment:

• In person

Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau

Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macau

Payment methods: by cash, cheque or electronic payment. (The cheque shall be made payable to “Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água”, and shall be a “certified cheque”, in compliance with Paragraph 3 of Article 5 of Administrative Regulation No.22/2008, of 4 August.)

• Online payment

Anyone who is given the receipt number or payment QR code, can settle the payment via “Macao One Account”, “Business and Associations Platform” or the “Electronic Payment Services” within the “Maritime Electronic Services Platform” on the official website of the Marine and Water Bureau”.

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Approval time required

Upon submission of all necessary documents, the processing time is 4 working days, following the day of application submission. (Performance Pledge)

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Remark/Application Instructions

Seamen must come to the Marine and Water Bureau for the registration card examination every year.
A physical fitness certificate is valid for 2 years.

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Related specifications or requirements

Inapplicable to this service item.

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Progress query method

Application Status Enquiry: please call（853）8988 2571

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The result of completing the service/Amount

Collection Method of Application Result: In person
Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result:

1. Receipt to be presented;
2. Original copy of applicant’s identification document to be presented.

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Service processing location and time-offline

1.Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau

Details：

Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Collection Time:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Payment Period:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Do you support reservation：No

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

Other Channels Available?：No

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