1. Eligibility
- Macao SAR Resident or person who has formerly resided in Macao SAR; or person who are applying for immigration in Macao residency, and
- aged 16 or over.
2. Application Procedures and Documents:
(a) Application made in person
- Please present the original BIR
- For non-BIR holders: (i) Please present applicant’s valid travel document or valid document for entering Macao; and (ii) Documentary proof of the connection between applicant and Macao, such as Residence Permit, Identity Permit of Non-Resident Worker, proof of schooling or proof of application for residing in Macao (e.g. a notice of Residence Permit issued by the Immigration Department).
(b) Application made by applicant's direct
relative (i.e. parents or children aged 18 or over) or spouse:
Please submit the following:
- Photocopy of the applicant's Macao Resident Identity Card (BIR); for non-BIR holders: photocopy of applicant’s valid travel document or valid document for entering Macao and documentary proof of the connection between applicant and Macao
- A full set of applicant's ten fingerprints (for first time application);
- Original identity document of the representative of this application;
- Documentary proof of the kinship (if the relevant data is not archived at Identification Services Bureau);
- Documentary proof of why the applicant cannot apply in person, such as medical record;
(c) Application made by authorized person
Please submit the following:
- Proxy or letter of authorization ( Samples can be
obtained at DSI or from website www.dsi.gov.mo) Forms Download- Declaration (Certificate of Criminal Record);
- Photocopy of the applicant's Macao Resident Identity Card (BIR); for non-BIR holders: photocopy of applicant’s valid travel document or valid document for entering Macao and documentary proof of the connection between the applicant and Macao;
- A full set of applicant's ten fingerprints (for first time application);
- Original identity document of the authorized person.
3. Fees:
- Standard Service: MOP50.00.
- Express Service: MOP150.00
4. Collection Date:
- Standard Service: 5 business days
- Express Service: 2 business days
(Counting from the next business day upon receipt of all required documents)
5. Overseas Applications
Applicants residing abroad may apply by post.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1089 Macao
Application Procedures:
Applicants should apply by completing the application form or by letter. The letter should contain the following: name of applicant, parents’ name, date and place of birth, nationality, marital status, the reason for applying the certificate, contact information, and applicant’s signature with right index finger imprinted next to the signature. (For first time application, please imprint all ten fingers.)
Please submit the following documents:
- Proof of residence in Macao or proof of application for residing in Macao, such as identity documents issued in Macao, proof of schooling or a notice of Residence Permit issued by Immigration Department;
- Photocopy of valid Travel document/Passport.
- To confirm the names of parents printed on the certificate, please submit a photocopy of the relevant documents if the data is not archived at Identification Services Bureau (e.g. birth certificate).
Fees (a+b+c= total fee):
Applicant should submit a bank draft payable to
.Draft/Cheque drawn in the applicant’s country such as Money order, cashier’s order will NOT be accepted.
- Reference of the total amount of application fee: Normal: USD19.00 / HKD130.00
Urgent: USD32.00 / HKD230.00
A detailed application fee breakdown is as follows:
a) Application Fees
b) Bank Charges
Since the banks in applicant’s country may have association with the Hong Kong banks or the Macao banks and therefore the bank drafts are divided into two categories:
Bank drafts in USD: Since it is cashed in America, the Macao banks will impose a bank commission of MOP60.00
Bank draft in HKD: divided into two categories
Draft / Cheque drawn in Macao: no service charge
Draft / Cheque drawn in Hong Kong: Macao banks will impose a bank commission of MOP40.00
Other forms of payment like Money order, cashier's order will NOT be accepted.
c) Postage Changes
An additional charge of MOP 40.00 (Air Registered Mail) is needed.
Processing Time:
6. Term of Validity
The Criminal Record Certificate is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
7. Enquiry Hotlines
(853)2837 0777 or (853)2837 0888
