Application

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How to Apply

Time of Application: No time limit

Application Procedures and Documents Required

1. Application Approach
   1. The application can be submitted by the interested person or a legal representative.
   2. The representative is required to submit the following:
      1. A certified letter of authorization;
      2. A copy of his / her valid identification document.
2. Documents to be Presented
   1. Unless otherwise noted, the original should be exhibited for authentication if a copy is submitted.
   2. The copy should be authenticated if the original cannot be exhibited.
3. Document to be Submitted
   1. A completed Application Form for Re-entry Certificate (DARP/SR M-14);
   2. A copy of the interested person’s valid Macao Resident Identity Card and valid travel document;
   3. Documental proof of application reason;
   4. Two 1.5-inch colour or black-and-white photo showing full frontal face without head coverings and taken against plain white background.
      [Note: Photos can be submitted as supplementary documents.]
4. Forms: Application Form for Re-entry Certificate (DARP/SR M-14)
5. Attachment: Sample of Re-entry Certificate

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Location of Application and Service Hours

Address: Immigration Building of Public Security Police Force, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao

Residence 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 (for making applications)
	17:15 (for collecting result or supplementing documents)

Contact Information: Please click here for details

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Charge

MOP200

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Processing Time (excluding time of waiting in a queue and postage time for documents sent by mail)

Approximately 10 working days
(It is timed from the first working day after the service unit receives and confirms that all the required documents are correctly prepared.)

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Remarks / Points to Note

1. 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.
2. Validity of Re-entry Certificate:
   1. Certificate issued to permanent residents: 2-year validity, or a maximum of 5-year validity under special circumstances where an application with reasons stated is made;
   2. Certificate issued to non-permanent residents: validity should not exceed the remaining validity of the Residence Authorization granted and should not be more than 2 years.
3. Extension of Validity
   When appropriate reasons are stated in exceptional circumstances, the validity of the Re-entry Certificate can be extended. However, the obligation of the holder to apply for renewal of the Residence Authorization within the statutory period in accordance with the law is not exempted.

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Collection of Application Result

Method of result collection: Collect in person

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