Frequently Asked Questions > Immigration > Applicants for Residence in Macao   Question: Is it a violation of the law if I have a bogus marriage with a non-resident of Macao (false marital relation)? Answer: Yes. According to Article 78 of Law No. 16/2021, persons who have a bogus marriage, de facto marriage, adoption or employment contract for the determining motivation of obtaining Residence Authorization or Authorization to Stay of the Macao Special Administrative Region for themselves or others and make relevant applications to the authorities of the Macao Special Administrative Region will be imprisoned for two to eight years.   Previous Page

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