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Macau Residence Authorization for a Mainland Permit Holder

10 facts quoted from the official source

Residence authorisation for a Mainland China permit holder, including the published family-reunion application at the Border Gate.

Route type
Family
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Border Gate ApplicationThe applicant makes the Residence Authorization application after entry clearance at the Border Gate Checkpoint.
  • Character and securityThe published documents include a birth certificate and criminal-record documentation.
  • Family Relationship EvidenceThe application requires proof of kinship with the reuniting Macao resident family member.
  • Permit For Travelling To Hong Kong And MacaoThe procedure is an application made by a holder of a Permit for Travelling to Hong Kong and Macao.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe procedure is an application made by a holder of a Permit for Travelling to Hong Kong and Macao.
  • Identity Card Deadline DaysAfter collecting the certificate, the holder should apply for an identity card within 90 days.
  • Official source basisThe procedure is an application made by a holder of a Permit for Travelling to Hong Kong and Macao.
  • Report summaryThe procedure is an application made by a holder of a Permit for Travelling to Hong Kong and Macao.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Residence Certificate Fee MopThe first issue of the Residence Authorization Certificate costs MOP200.checked 2026-07-27
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Ordinary Processing DaysThe normal service time is five working days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Macau?
The official source states: Residence authorisation for a Mainland China permit holder, including the published family-reunion application at the Border Gate.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.mo page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.moLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Macau government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Macau

3 other family routes to Macau.

Special Authorization to Stay for Family Members of Macao ResidentsSpecial Authorization to Stay for Family Members of Non-resident WorkersStatus Declaration for a Child Born in Macao to Non-resident Parents
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