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Services > Immigration > “Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident Engaging in Activities for own benefits in Macao
  Service
 
“Authorization to Stay” for Non-resident Engaging in Activities for own benefits in Macao
  Introduction (Service Coverage)
 
To issue, renew, and cancel "Authorization to Stay" for non-residents who engage in activities for their own benefits in Macao ("self-employed" for short).
  Service Provider
  Non-resident Workers Subdivision of the Residence and Stay Affairs Department
  Other Entity / Agency
  Labour Affairs Bureau
  Application Location
  1.
Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao
  2.
Zone K, 1/F, Centro de Serviços da RAEM, Rua Nova da Areia Preta N.° 52
  3.
Zone C, 3/F, Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas, Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.˚ andar, Taipa
  Office Hours
  1. Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force
   
Mon to Thu: 9:00 – 17:45
Fri: 9:00 – 17:30
    Closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays
   
Tags dispensed until: 16:30 (for making applications)
  17:15
(for collecting Non-resident Worker’s Identification Card, reissued password slip for Non-resident Worker’s Identification and document supplementation)
  2. Centro de Serviços da RAEM and Centro de Serviços da RAEM das Ilhas
   
Mon to Fri: 9:00 – 18:00
    Closed on Sat, Sun and government holidays
  Enquiry Methods
  In person: the above address
  Tel.: (853) 2872 5488
  Fax: (853) 8897 0300
  Email: sminfo@fsm.gov.mo
 
Issue Renewal Cancellation
  Transactional Category
  Renewal
  Relevant Service (Relevant Information)
  Certificate
 
  1. Declaration of application in process
  2. Certificate of document copied from dossier
  3. Certificate of limit of stay granted in "Authorization to Stay"
  4. Other certificates issued based on information in dossier
Registration for Automated Passenger Clearance System (e-Channel) for Non-residents
  Target Groups and Application Eligibility
  A. Target Groups
   
Individuals who need to renew their "Authorization to Stay" accordingly after the "employment authorization" is renewed.
  B. Application Eligibility
   
1.
“self-employed” possessing renewed valid “employment authorization”;
2.
"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).
  Application Approach
  Applicant:
  1.
The "self-employed";
  2.
Legal representative of the “self-employed”.
    [Note:
    The legal representative should submit the following:
   
1) A certified letter of authorization;
2)
Copy of his/her valid identification document (the original should be exhibited for authentication).]
  Documents to be Presented
  The original should be exhibited for authentication if a copy is submitted
  Application Procedures and Necessary Documents
 
The "self-employed" should go to the same application location in person to present the written instruction and official notification regarding the renewed "employment authorization" and submit the following within 60 days before the "Authorization to Stay" expires:
 
1. Application Letter for Renewal;
2.
Copy of valid passport / travel document / P.R.C. Permit for travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao ("Two-way Exit Permit" for short) (bio data page only and the inside page containing the "Type D-Stay endorsement" for holders of a booklet-type "Two-way Exit Permit", while holders of a card-type "Two-way Exit Permit" should submit the back copy containing the "Type D-Stay endorsement".) or identification document used for entry to and departure from Macao;
3.
Copy of other certificates or documents (specifically named in the "work authorization" written instruction).
  Charge (or Tax)
  Free of charge
  Time Needed
 
Examination: within the same day
  Remark
  I.
Penalty for overstay
    1.
According to Administrative Regulation No. 14/2014 'Amendments to the Provision on Overstay in the 《Regulations of Entry, Stay and Residence Authorization》', persons who still stay in the Macao SAR but not over 30 days after the expiry of the authorization granted is fined MOP500 per overdue day from 9/7/2014. The violators are required to pay the fine immediately after they are arrested or report themselves to the police. The above mentioned penalty regulation is not applicable to those who have overstayed in Macao within one year. Persons who do not pay the fine and persons to whom will be considered to be illegal immigrants, the penalty regulation is not applicable. Moreover, they cannot make any application for Residence Authorization, extension of Authorization to Stay and Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Workers within two years to the Immigration Department.
    2.
According to Law No. 6/2004, persons who are considered to be illegal immigrants will be deported and interdicted from entry to the Macao SAR for the period indicated in the deportation order.
  II.
If the “self-employed” renews the passport / travel document / "Two-way Exit Permit" / identification document used for application for the "Authorization to Stay" in Macao, he or she is required to bring the renewed document to the Subdivision concerned for update of the document information and application for reissue of the "Slip of Authorization to Stay".
  Attachment
  Application for Renewal Form
  Legislations Website
  1. Regulation of Prohibition of Illegal Employment
Administrative Regulation No.17/2004 〔B.O. n.º 24 ( I ), 14/06/2004.〕
  2. General Principles of the System of Entry Stay and Residence Authorization
Law No. 4/2003 〔B.O. n.º 11 ( I ), 17/03/2003〕
  3. Regulations of Entry, Stay and Residence Authorization
Administrative Regulation No. 5/2003 〔B.O. n.º 15 ( I ), 14/04/2003.〕
  4.
Amendments to the Stipulation on Overstay in the Regulations of Entry, Stay and Residence Authorization
Administrative Regulation No. 14/2014 〔B.O. n.º 25 ( I ), 23/06/2014.〕
  5. Law of Illegal Immigration, Illegal Stay and Deportation
Law No. 6/2004 〔B.O. n.º 31 ( I ), 02/08/2004.〕
 
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