How to Apply
Time of application
- Persons who are granted Exceptional Extension of Authorization to Stay may make an application to the Subdivision which processed their application for Authorization to Stay if they need to change the personal information (e.g. their name, parent’s name, date of birth, marital status, etc.) declared and registered at the Residence and Stay Affairs Department.
- Persons who are applying or are going to apply for renewal of Exceptional Extension of Authorization to Stay may make an application for change of personal information at the same time.
Application procedures and documents required
- Application Approach
- To apply in person or by a legal representative
- The legal representative is required to submit:
- A certified letter of authorization;
- Copy of his/her valid identification document (the original should be exhibited for authentication.
- Documents Must be Presented
- Unless otherwise noted, the original should be exhibited for authentication if a copy is submitted;
- The copy should be authenticated if the original cannot be exhibited.
- Necessary Documents
- Application form with reasonable justification(DARP/DARP M-2);[Note: “application” form is available at the Subdivision concerned and the website of the Public Security Police Force.]
- Copy of interested person’s valid identification document;
- Proof supporting the application justification.
- Form: Application Form for Change of Personal Information (DARP/DARP M-2)
Location of Application and Service Hours
Application Location: Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao
Stay Subdivision of the Residence and Stay Affairs Department
Office Hours | Mon to Thu | 9:00 – 17:45 |
Fri | 9:00 – 17:30 | |
Closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays | ||
Tags dispensed until | 17:00 |
Application Location: Rua Nova da Areia Preta No. 52
Zone K, 1/F,Centro de Serviços da RAEM
– The following services only: 1. Change of address in Macao; 2. Change of contact number; 3. Change of travel document number
Office Hours | Mon to Fri | 9:00 – 18:00 |
Closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays |
Application Location: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, na Taipa
Zone C, 3/F,Centro de Serviços da RAEM das ilhas
– The following services only: 1. Change of address in Macao; 2. Change of contact number; 3. Change of travel document number
Office Hours | Mon to Fri | 9:00 – 18:00 |
Closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays |
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Charge
Free of charge
Processing Time (excluding time of waiting in a queue and postage time for documents sent by mail)
Varies case by case
Remark / Requirements
- According to Term 1, Article 66 of Law No. 16/2021, to apply for a visa, Authorization to Enter and Stay, Macao SAR Residence Authorization, Renewal or Extension of Residence Authorization means the interested person consents to have his or her personal information, which includes his or her biodata, treated by the Public Security Police Force.
- According to the current laws of Macao, persons who make a false declaration of personal information or submit false documents will be subject to imprisonment.