How to Apply
If the information about the relationship between the applicant and his/her parent, children or spouse (hereinafter called the person concerned) does not exist in the identity card record of the applicant, the applicant should lodge the application for kinship verification to confirm the relationship with his/her parents, children or spouse to this bureau in advance of going through certain formalities (e.g. transfer of health care vouchers, proof of life).
Macao SAR Resident Identity Card holders who are 18 years old or above can go through the formalities using the following methods:
- Log in to the “Macao One Account” through the mobile application, and input the identity card number of the person concerned when lodging the application.
- Use the integrated self-service kiosks to lodge the application. Applicants have to use their Electronic Identity or original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card and input the identity card number of the person concerned.
- Go through the formalities at DSI service counters located at the China Plaza (1st floor), the Macao Government Services Centre at Areia Preta or the Macao Government Services Centre in Islands. The applicant’s Electronic Identity or the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card are needed at the time of application. The applicant should also fill in the “Application for Kinship Verification” and provide the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card number of the person concerned. If the application is submitted by a delegate, it is necessary to submit the “Application for Kinship Verification” which is duly filled out by the applicant and copies of the Resident Identity Card of the applicant and the person concerned.
For Macao residents who are under 18 years old:
The application has to be lodged by the parent or legal representative on behalf of the applicant to the service counter at above-mentioned DSI offices. When lodging the application, it is necessary to present the identity card of the minor and the parent or legal representative, fill out the “Application for Kinship Verification” and provide the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card number of the person concerned. If the application is submitted by a delegate, it is necessary to submit the “Application for Kinship Verification” which is duly filled out by the minor’s parent or legal representative and copies of the identity card of the minor , the parent or legal representative and the person concerned.
Remarks/ Notes for Application
- DSI may request applicants to submit additional proof if needed.
- Details about kiosk functions and locations, please refer to DSI website .
Service Location and Office Hours
Application made at DSI counter
Identification Services Bureau
- Headquarter
Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, nº804, Edificio “China Plaza”, 1º andar, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre
Address: Zona R do 2º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM – Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52, Macau
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays) - Macao Government Services Centre in Islands
Address: Zona D do 3º andar do Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas – Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, Taipa
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and government holidays)
Online Application
Apply through the “Common Access to Public Services of the Macao SAR” mobile application
Application via self-service kiosks
Please visit Self-services of the Identification Services Bureau
Fees and Payment Methods
Free of charge
Processing Time
After successful application, the applicant will receive the verification result within five working days.