Moving to Macao
Residence, work, study and business in Macao
Start with your purpose for coming to Macao and choose the relevant official reading route. These pages organise public service entry points; they do not replace an individual eligibility, admission, employment or residence decision.
- Identify the purpose：Do not treat work permission, student stay, family reunion and residence authorisation as one procedure.
- Use primary sources：Check the official page for service targets, documents, booking, progress and current forms.
- Verify the case：A summary is only a reading start; confirm practical arrangements with the authority or a qualified professional.
Official sources
Choose a practical reading route
Residence and family
Residence authorisation, family reunion, resident identity cards and data-update routes.
Official-source entry withinOpen reading routeINDEX 02 · Moving to MacaoWork and talent
Official reading routes for specialised non-resident workers and Talent Recruitment.
Official-source entry withinOpen reading routeINDEX 03 · Moving to MacaoStudy in Macao
Non-local student special stay permits, school data and online systems.
Official-source entry withinOpen reading routeINDEX 04 · Moving to MacaoBusiness and investment
Company set-up, commercial registration, commencement declarations and Major Investment.
Official-source entry withinOpen reading routeOfficial sources
Check the original public pages
The following official pages are the final reference. This route is an organised reading guide, not a case assessment or assurance of outcome.
FAQ
Common questions on this topic
Why are residence, work, study and business handled separately?
Because different purposes are handled by different authorities: residence authorisation, family-reunion stay, specialised non-resident workers, Talent Recruitment, non-local student stay and company set-up each have their own official service page, document requirements and procedure. Mixing the checklists causes preparation errors.
Does this website replace official decision-making?
No. It organises public service entry points and reading routes. It does not replace decisions on individual eligibility, admission, employment or residence. Confirm actual arrangements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
What should I check before submitting an application?
Check the service target, required documents, booking arrangements, fees, progress channels and the latest form version on the official page. Service pages change; the official page is the final reference before submission.