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:
- After logging in to the “Common Access to Public Services of the Macao SAR” account through the mobile application, applicants can lodge the application by simply inputting the identity card number of the person concerned.
- By using the integrated self-service kiosks (Demonstration Video), applicants can lodge the application with their original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card and the identity card number of the person concerned.
- Applicants can also proceed to DSI located on the 1st Floor of the China Plaza, or DSI service counters located at the Macao Government Services Centre in Areia Preta or the Macao Government Services Centre in Islands to go through the formalities. When lodging the application at the services counter, it is necessary to provide the Macao resident identity card of the applicant and the identity card number of the person concerned.
Remarks/ Notes for Application
- For Macao residents who are under 18 years old, their application has to be lodged by their parent or legal representative on their behalf to the service counter at above-mentioned locations. When lodging the application, it is needed to present the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the parent or legal representative and the underage applicant, and provide the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card number of the person concerned.
- DSI may request applicants to submit additional proof if needed.
- After successful application, the applicant will receive the verification result within five working days. 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: 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: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, 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.