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Macau work visa

People seeking residence for employment must apply at the local immigration office. A separate work visa procedure is not described.

Ways to get a Macau work visa

  1. Residence application for employment

    Other permit

    People seeking to take up residence in Macau for employment can apply.

    1. Make your application 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 employment must apply.

How to apply

  1. Apply 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.
  • Visitor permission is not described as permission to work.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Macau?

People who want to take up residence in Macau for employment must apply.

How do I apply for a Macau work visa?

1. 1. Apply 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 work 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 work 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 work 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 work 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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