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Macau family visa

A general residence application route is described. Specific spouse or dependant routes are not explained.

Ways to get a Macau family visa

  1. General residence application

    Other permit

    People seeking residence for reasons other than investment can apply. Specific family eligibility is not stated.

    1. Apply at the local Serviço de Migração immigration office.
    2. Use the Comissariado de Residentes section if you are Chinese or Portuguese, or the Comissariado de Estrangeiros section if you are another foreign national.

Who needs it

People who want to take up residence in Macau for reasons other than investment must apply at the local immigration office.

How to apply

  1. Make a residence application at the local Serviço de Migração immigration office.
  2. Chinese and Portuguese nationals apply through the Comissariado de Residentes section. Other foreign nationals apply through the Comissariado de Estrangeiros section.

Good to know

  • The procedure depends on nationality and residence status.
  • Spouse and dependant eligibility is not specified.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Macau?

People who want to take up residence in Macau for reasons other than investment must apply at the local immigration office.

How do I apply for a Macau family visa?

1. 1. Make a residence application at the local Serviço de Migração immigration office. 2. 2. Chinese and Portuguese nationals apply through the Comissariado de Residentes section. Other foreign nationals apply through the Comissariado de Estrangeiros section.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Macau?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Macau visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Macau be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Macau family visa rules?

On Macau's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in Macau?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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