How to apply
Application procedure and necessary documents
Applying in Person
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Application for Permit for Visiting a Housed Juvenile (provided by Youth Correctional Institution);
- Copy of valid identification document;
- Two 1” colour photos.
Remark(s):
- When copies are submitted for application, originals must be presented for verification.
- Visitors must be a housed juvenile’s lineal relatives, guardians, siblings or an entity actually taking care of the juvenile.
- Housed juveniles’ siblings under 16 can only pay visits when accompanied by a parent, guardian or an entity actually taking care of the juvenile.
Online application
The applicant logs in to the “online service” system on the Correctional Services Bureau’s website or mobile app, clicks the item “Application for Permit for Visiting a Housed Juvenlie”, and enters the relevant information according to the instruction of the system. The application procedure is then complete.
Service application location and times
Applying in person
Youth Correctional Institution
Address: Estrada de Cheoc Van no 1, em Coloane, Macao
Office Hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00am – 1:00pm; 2:30pm – 5:45pm
Fridays: 9:00am – 1:00pm; 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Fee
Free of charge
Necessary time for approval
- Applying in person: To be completed within 7 working days as of the day when all necessary documents are received.
- Online application: To be completed within 6 working days as of the day when all necessary documents are received.
(Performance Pledge)
Remarks / important notes when applying
- After the application is approved, the applicant will be notified about the collection of the Permit.
- On collecting the Permit, the applicant must present his / her valid ID. The person collecting the Permit on behalf of the applicant must present his / her ID and the applicant’s ID copy.
- After the Permit is issued, visitors holding the Permit can visit the juvenile on the date and time arranged by Youth Correctional Institution.
- If the Permit is lost, it is necessary to submit a declaration and re-apply for the Permit.
- Pamphlet for Application for Permit for Visiting a Housed Juvenile.