Limited Licence for Health Professionals – Cancellation Application

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Service Targets

Any non-Macao resident with a limited licence for working as a medical doctor, dentist, traditional Chinese medical doctor, nurse, medical laboratory technologist, radiological technologist, chiropractor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, psychotherapist, or dietitian must apply for cancellation of their limited licence if they wish to resign from their employer.

Application Deadline

The limited licence holder must apply for cancellation of the licence within 30 days after resigning from the employer.

How to Apply

1. Application form for Cancellation of Limited Licence for Health Professionals;
2. A copy of the applicant’s Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card;
3. A copy of the employment separation certificate issued by the employer (the original certificate must be presented to Health Bureau staff for verification);
4. Original Limited Licence;

The following documents should also be submitted when applicable:

• A copy of a declaration of the loss of the licence issued by the competent authority if the licence is lost;
• A copy of the death certificate if the licence holder is dead.

Notes:

1. Limited licences cannot be suspended.
2. If the applicant practices at a medical institution and the institution is responsible for manging and retaining medical records, the applicant can, upon applying for licence cancellation, submit the Declaration of Management and Retention of Medical Records by Legal Person Healthcare Service Providers. If the applicant fails to do so, they must, within 60 days from the following day of receiving the notification letter on licence cancellation, directly give the medical records to the patients or hand them over to the Medical Activity Licensing Division, or submit the Declaration of Management and Retention of Medical Records by Legal Person Healthcare Service Providers.

Fees

Free of charge.

Application Processing Time

The applicant will be notified in writing within 21 working days (excluding the mailing or collection time required).

Relevant Specifications or Requirements

Important Notes for Management of Health Records upon Termination of Practice by Health Service Providers

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