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Macau Residence Authorization for a Portuguese National

10 facts quoted from the official source

Residence authorisation procedure specifically available to a Portuguese national.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe published application requires civil-status and criminal-record documents.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must provide proof of means of subsistence.
  • Required NationalityThe procedure is an application made by Portuguese nationals.
Also stated by the source
  • Application Time LimitThe official page states that there is no time limit for the application.
  • Eligibility summaryThe procedure is an application made by Portuguese nationals.
  • 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 Portuguese nationals.
  • Report summaryThe procedure is an application made by Portuguese nationals.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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.
  • Service Fee MopThe published service charge is MOP200.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Portuguese PassportA copy of the applicant's valid Portuguese passport is required.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Macau?
The official source states: Residence authorisation procedure specifically available to a Portuguese national.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must provide proof of means of subsistence. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

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

Processing time 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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