How to Apply
Time Limit for Application
N/A
Formalities and Required Documents
Applications should be made in person at the Marine and Water Bureau, with the submission of the followings:
- Application form for pleasure boat driver licence (Format N1/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application)
- Two 1 1/2-inch recent colour photos with white background showing your full frontal face without any head covering;
- Photocopy of identification document (original copy to be presented);
- Medical examination certificate issued by the Health Centre or a Macao-registered doctor (Format N3/DET); (the form can be obtained from the location for application);
- Supporting documents of class acquisition;
- Persons aged below 18 must possess a written approval with an acknowledged signature from a person eligible to exercise parental rights;
- Photocopy of proof of address (such as electricity or water bill).
Documents required to be processed / applied in advance:
- Medical examination certificate issued by the Health Centre or a Macao-registered doctor (Format N3/DET); (the form can be obtained from the locations for application);
- A written approval with an acknowledged signature from a person eligible to exercise parental rights.
Location and Time for Application
Application in Person
Integrated Services Centre of Marine and Water Bureau
Address: Calçada da Barra, Edifício da Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água, Macao
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Collection Time:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Payment Period:
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Charges
Application Fees
Fees charged pursuant to the “General table of fees of the Marine and Water Bureau”.
Stamp Duty
Stamp duty is levied according to the Chief Executive Dispatch No. 87/2021, republishing the full texts of the “Stamp Duty Regulations” and its annex, “General Table of Stamp Duty”.
Exemption Conditions:
If the applicant is a civil servant, stamp duty will be waived, upon presentation of original employment document of the working department, according to the Chief Executive Dispatch No. 87/2021, republishing the full texts of the “Stamp Duty Regulations” and its annex, “General Table of Stamp Duty”.
Notes:
- By cash or cheque.
- When payment is made by cheque, remember to make the cheque payable to “Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos Marítimos e de Água” and it must comply with Paragraph 3 of Article 5 of No.22/2008 Administrative Regulations, of 4 August, and must be a certified cheque.
Processing Time
Upon submission of all necessary documents, the processing time is 4 working days, excluding the day of application submission. (Performance Pledge)
Notes for Application
- Applicants applying for a captain’s licence of coastal-going vessel must possess the qualification of a “seaman”.
- Applicants applying for a captain’s licence of ocean-going vessel must possess the qualification of a captain of coastal-going vessel.
Related Regulations or Requirements
Inapplicable to this service item.
Enquiry about Status and Collection of Application Result
Application Status Enquiry: please call（853）8988 2571
Collection Method of Application Result: In person
Documents to be presented or submitted for collection of application result:
- Receipt to be presented;
- Original copy of applicant’s identification document to be presented.