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Macau Special Authorization to Stay for Family Members of Macao Residents

9 facts quoted from the official source

Special stay authorisation for a qualifying family member of a Macao Resident Identity Card holder for family reunion.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
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
  • Family Reunion PurposeThe authorisation is available for the purpose of family reunion under Law No. 16/2021.
  • Macao Resident SponsorFamily members of Macao Resident Identity Card holders can apply.
  • Qualifying Family RelationshipThe applicant must fall within the family-member coverage published for the service.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Not Lawfully RestrictedThe applicant must not be in a lawfully restricted status.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryFamily members of Macao Resident Identity Card holders can apply.
  • Official source basisFamily members of Macao Resident Identity Card holders can apply.
  • Report summaryFamily members of Macao Resident Identity Card holders can apply.
  • Special Authorization ResultThe service result is Special Authorization to Stay granted to the applicant.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentsde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Entry DocumentThe applicant must possess a statutory valid passport, travel document or identification document for entry to and departure from Macao.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Macau?
The official source states: Special stay authorisation for a qualifying family member of a Macao Resident Identity Card holder for family reunion.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, de facto partner.

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

We checked 9 points against the official source; 9 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.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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.

Residence Authorization for a Mainland Permit HolderSpecial 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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