“Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident Engaging in Activities for Own Benefits in Macao

Introduction

Service coverage

To apply, renew, and cancel “Authorization to Stay” for non-residents who engage in activities for their own benefits in Macao (“self-employed” for short).

• Application for “employment authorization”

Target Groups and Application Eligibility

Target People

1. Application
   The “self-employed”.
2. Renewal
   Individuals who need to renew their “Authorization to Stay” accordingly after the “employment authorization” is renewed.
3. Cancellation
   The “self-employed”.

Requirement

1. Application
   1. the “self-employed” possessing valid “employment authorization”;
   2. the “self-employed” meeting the stipulation relevant to the system of entry, stay and residence authorization in Macao (e.g. 1. in possession of a valid passport/travel document/identification document for entry to and departure from Macao; and 2. not in a lawfully restricted status).
2. Renewal
   1. “self-employed” possessing renewed valid “employment authorization”;
   2. Same as Point. 1.2.
3. Cancellation
   No relevant stipulation.

Service result

1. Application: Residence and Stay Affairs Department grants  “Authorization to Stay”  to the “self-employed”.
2. Renewal: Residence and Stay Affairs Department renews “Authorization to Stay” for the “self-employed”.
3. Cancellation: Residence and Stay Affairs Department cancels “Authorization to Stay”.

Enquiry Methods

Service Provider: Non-resident Workers Subdivision of the Residence and Stay Affairs Department
Application Location: Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao
Tel: (853) 2872 5488
Fax: (853) 8897 0300
Email: sminfo@fsm.gov.mo
Website: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/main.html