Registration for Automated Passenger Clearance System for non-residents of Macao

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How to apply

Application time limit: No relevant stipulation.

Application procedures and necessary documents:

Application approach: In person.

• Registration for e-Channel for ‘Non-resident Workers and their Dependants / Non-resident Students’

1. Target Groups and Application Eligibility
   1. Holders of a valid “Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card” and their dependants;
   2. Students possessing valid “Temporary Authorization to Stay” (aka “red stamp”) or “Special Authorization to Stay” (aka “green stamp”).
2. Required Documents
   Applicants are required to approach the designated registration locations in person with the following documents for registration:
   1. Valid passport or travel document used for application for “Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card” or “Special Authorization to Stay”;
   2. “Revenue Receipt” of application for “Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card”;
   3. Original “Receipt” of application for “Special Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident Students (aka “student visa”) .

Remarks:

1. “Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card” or “Special Authorization to Stay” holders can still use the conventional channels for immigration clearance no matter their fingerprint templates have been captured or not in the registration process.
2. Minors aged 11 to 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and produce the birth certificate of the applicant and the identification document of the accompanying parent or guardian for registration. (If accompanied by a guardian, the proof of legal relationship should also be provided.)

• Registration for e-Channel for ‘Hong Kong Residents’

1. Target Groups and Application Eligibility
   1. Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 or above;
   2. Hong Kong non-permanent residents aged 11 or above and holding a valid HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes and Hong Kong Identity Card.
2. Required Documents
   1. Permanent Residents:
      Applicants are required to approach the designated registration locations in person with their Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card for registration.
   2. Non-permanent Residents:
      Applicants are required to approach the designated registration locations in person with their HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes and Hong Kong Identity Card.

Remarks:

1. Hong Kong residents can still use the conventional channels for immigration clearance no matter their fingerprint templates have been captured or not in the registration process.
2. Minors aged 11 to 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and produce the birth certificate of the applicant and the identification document of the accompanying parent or guardian for registration. (If accompanied by a guardian, a legal authorization letter or the court judgment should also be provided.)
3. If the proof provided by the applicant is not in Chinese, Portuguese or English, a certified translation into one of the above three languages should be submitted.
4. At the time of registration, Hong Kong non-permanent residents are required to possess a HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes and a Hong Kong Identity Card, both of which should be valid for at least 90 days. The validity of the registration depends on whichever document expires first. In addition, the information specified in the two documents should be exactly the same.

• Registration for e-Channel for ‘Residents of Mainland China’

1. Target Groups and Application Eligibility
   Holders of a valid “Special Stay Permit” and their reuniting family.
2. Required Documents
   The applicant is required to present the original of the “PRC Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao for Official Purpose” (“PRC Permit for official purpose” for short) which is used to apply for the “Special Stay Permit” in person at any of the designated registration locations to register for the service.

Remarks:

1. Residents of Mainland who are 7 years old or above and holding a card-form electronic “PRC Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao” and have authorized the Public Security Police Force to use their fingerprint templates during their application for the Permit can use the e-channels without registering for the service.
2. “Special Stay Permit” holders who have or have not had their fingerprints collected for registration may still use the traditional counters for immigration clearance.

• Registration for e-Channel for ‘Foreign residents’

1. Target Groups and Application Eligibility
   Australian residents, Korean residents, Portuguese residents and Singaporean residents aged 11 or above.
2. Required Documents
   Applicants are required to approach the designated registration locations in person with their Australian passport, Korean passport, Portuguese passport or Singaporean passport for registration.

Remarks:

1. Australian residents, Korean residents, Portuguese residents and Singaporean residents can still use the conventional channels for immigration clearance no matter their fingerprint templates have been captured or not in the registration process.
2. Minors aged 11 to 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and produce the birth certificate of the applicant and the identification document of the accompanying parent or guardian for registration. (If accompanied by a guardian, the proof of legal relationship should also be provided.)
3. The passport should be valid for at least 90 days.

• Registration for e-Channel for “Residents of Region of Taiwan”

1. Target Groups and Application Eligibility
   Residents of the Region of Taiwan aged 11 or above and holding a valid card-form “Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents” (Taiwan Compatriot Permit).
2. Required Document
   The applicant is required to bring his or her card-form Taiwan Compatriot Permit to the designated registration locations to register for the service in person.

Remarks:

1. Residents of the Region of Taiwan who have or have not had their fingerprints collected for registration may still use the traditional counters for immigration clearance.
2. During their registration for the service, card-form Taiwan Compatriot Permit holders will be requested to provide both their Taiwan Compatriot Permit and identity card or other travel document for the purpose of verifying their identity.

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Registration Location and Registration Time

Registration Location	Registration Time
Border Gate Checkpoint (Departure Office at Departure Hall)	10:00 – 19:00
Qingmao Checkpoint (Departure Hall on 3/F – Departure Office)
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Checkpoint (Departure Office at Hong Kong-Macao Hall) (Hong Kong-Macao Arrival Hall on ground floor)
Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal Checkpoint (Arrival Hall)
Taipa Ferry Terminal Checkpoint (Arrival Hall)
Airport Checkpoint (Arrival Hall)
Checkpoint of Macao Port Zone of Hengqin Port (Arrival Hall – Visa Office)
Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force	9:00 – 17:00 (no lunch break but closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays)

 

Contact Information: Please click here for details

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Charge

Free of charge.

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Time needed

Immidately.

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Remarks / Points to note

Persons who meet the requirements and have completed the registration for the Automated Passenger Clearance System may use the e-channels with the registered travel document for immigration clearance at the Border Gate, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Qingmao, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, Taipa Ferry Terminal, Airport and Macao Port Zone of Hengqin Port Checkpoints.

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