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Resident employment

Application for deadline extension of employment for the minimum required number of resident workers

Service Introduction

Enterprises authorized to hire non-resident workers must comply with and maintain the minimum number of local workers stated in the employment permit. If local workers leave the enterprise, their replacement should take place within 15 days. If the enterprise is unable to complete the replacement within that period, a duly substantiated request must be submitted to the Labour Affairs Bureau within five days after the above-mentioned period, applying for an extension.

 

Service recipients and application qualifications

Enterprises authorized to hire non-resident workers that need to apply for an extension to comply the minimum number of local workers stated in the employment permit.

Inquiry Channels

Entity and subunit in charge: Labour Affairs Bureau – Non-resident Workers Employment Department

Address: 3/F, Golden Dragon Centre, No. 105, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Macao

Tel: (+853) 2833 6960

Fax: (+853) 2871 1224

Email: dsaldctnr@dsal.gov.mo

Execution department and unit

Labour Affairs Bureau – Non-resident Workers Employment Department

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Content provider: Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL)

Last modified: 2026-09-30 15:41

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