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[ Application for
Naturalization | Application for Renunciation
of Chinese Nationality | Application for
Restoration of Chinese Nationality | Application for Selection of Nationality | Application
for Change of Nationality | Application
by Post ]
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A. Application
for Naturalization |
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1. Requirement
Foreign nationals or stateless persons who are permanent
residents of the Macao SAR may apply.
2. Procedure of Application
- Duly completed the application form.
- If the applicant is residing in the Macao SAR, he/she can make the application in person; if the applicant is living abroad, the application can be made by post;
- The application may also include the applicant’s spouse and minor
children. The application of a minor must have the signatures
of both parents.
3. Submission and presentation of documents
The applicant must submit the following documents:
a. Original copy of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card (will be returned to the applicant once it is verified and photocopied)
b. Birth certificate;
c. Certificate that can prove the marital status of the applicant(except
in case of a bachelor or a spinster)
d. Proof that the applicant has a near relative that is a Chinese
national (for example, proof of family relationship, photocopy
of that near relative's identity card);
e. Proof of nationality (except stateless persons);
f. Certificate of criminal record (For instance, a valid “Certificate of Criminal Record” issued by the Macao SAR Government. In addition, if the applicant had lived in other countries or territories for 6 months or longer before settling in Macao, and he/she attained the age of 16 when living in such countries or territories, he/she should provide a certificate of criminal record within 90 days from its issuance date issued by the corresponding government.);
g. Proof of ordinary residence of the applicant, i.e. proof of property purchase (e.g. property tax, property deeds or Property Registration Report issued by the Real Estate Registry or proof of mortgage and monthly mortgage payment slip etc) or proof of tenancy (the latest tenancy agreement). If the applicant is 18 years old or above and he/she is neither the landlord nor the tenant, the person who provides accommodation to the applicant is required to submit a declaration and a copy of identification documents.
h. Proof of income of the applicant, his/her spouse or parents (if the applicant is a minor). For instance, proof of employment or other financial sources.
i. Proof of education (applicable to minor only).
Notes:
- Documents mentioned in numbers b) and c) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI);
- Documents mentioned in number d) is only required in
case the applicant claims that he/she is a near relative of Chinese
nationals.
If the application is approved, except for stateless persons, applicants are required to submit the proof of renunciation of their foreign nationality within 6 months from the day of receiving the notification of approval. Otherwise, the approval granted will become invalid.
4. Fees
- There is a fee of MOP1,000.00. If the application
includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay
MOP500.00 (Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down.
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- Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00
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B. Application
for Renunciation of Chinese Nationality |
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1. Requirement
- Macao SAR residents with Chinese nationality, and
- Being near relatives of foreign nationals, or having
settled abroad, or having other legitimate reasons
2. Procedure of Application
- Duly completed the application form.
- If the applicant is residing in the Macao SAR, he/she can make the application in person; if the applicant is living abroad, the application can be made by post;
- The application may also include the applicant’s spouse and minor
children and the application of a minor child must have the
signatures of both parents.
3. Submission and presentation of documents
The applicant must submit the following documents:
a. Original copy of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card / Macao SAR Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card (will be returned to applicant once it is verified and photocopied);
b. Birth certificate;
c. Certificate that can prove the marital status of the applicant (except
in case of a bachelor or a spinster);
d. Proof that the applicant has the Chinese nationality
e. Proof that the applicant has other nationality or proof that the applicant is required to renounce his/her Chinese nationality.
Notes:
- Documents mentioned in numbers b) and c) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI)
4. Fees
- There is a fee of MOP400.00. If the application includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay MOP200.00. (Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down).
- Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00
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C. Application
for Restoration of Chinese Nationality |
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1. Requirement
- Residents of the Macao SAR
- Foreign nationals who once held Chinese nationality
2. Procedure of Application
- Duly completed the application form.
- If the applicant is residing in the Macao SAR, he/she can make the application in person; if the applicant is living abroad, the application can be made by post;
- The application may also include the applicant’s spouse and minor
children and the application of a minor must have the
signatures of both parents.
3. Submission and presentation of documents
The applicant must submit the following documents:
a. Original copy of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card / Macao SAR Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card (will be returned to applicant once it is verified and photocopied);
b. Birth certificate;
c. Certificate that can prove the marital status of the applicant (except
in case of a bachelor or a spinster);
d. Proof that the applicant once renounced his/her Chinese nationality;
e. Certificate of criminal record (issued no more than 90
days by the Macao SAR Government from the date of issue);
f. Proof of the applicant’s current nationality.
g. Proof of ordinary residence of the applicant, i.e. proof of property purchase (e.g. property tax, property deeds or Property Registration Report issued by the Real Estate Registry or proof of mortgage and monthly mortgage payment slip etc) or proof of tenancy (the latest tenancy agreement). If the applicant is 18 years old or above and he/she is neither the landlord nor the tenant, the person who provides accommodation to the applicant is required to submit a declaration and a copy of identification documents.
h. Proof of income of the applicant, his/her spouse or parents (if the applicant is a minor). For instance, proof of employment or other financial sources.
i. Proof of education (applicable to minor only).
Notes :
- Documents mentioned in numbers b) and c) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI).
If the application is approved, except for stateless persons, applicants are required to submit the proof of renunciation of their foreign nationality within 6 months from the day of receiving the notification of approval. Otherwise, the approval granted will become invalid.
4. Fees
- There is a fee of MOP800.00. If the application
includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay
MOP400.00. (Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down).
- Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00
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D. Application
for Selection of Nationality |
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1. Requirement
- Residents of the Macao SAR of both Chinese and
Portuguese descent.
2. Procedure of Application
- Duly completed the application form.
- If the applicant is residing in the Macao SAR, he/she can make the application in person; if the applicant is living abroad, the application can be made by post;
- The application may also include the applicant's spouse and minor
children and the application of a minor must have the
signatures of both parents.
3. Submission and presentation of documents
The applicant must submit the following documents:
a. Original copy of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card / Macao SAR Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card (will be returned to applicant once it is verified and photocopied);
b. Birth certificate;
c. Certificate that can prove the marital status of the
applicant (except in case of a bachelor or a spinster)
d. Proof of dual descent.
Notes :
- Documents mentioned in b), c) and d) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI)
4. Fees
- There is a fee of MOP200.00. If the application
includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay
MOP100.00.S(Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down).
- Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00
After of the
applicant has chosen the Chinese nationality, he/she may retain his
Portuguese passport as travel document.
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E. Application
for Change of Nationality |
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1. Requirement
- Original residents of Macao with Chinese nationality
that have returned to Macao before or after the establishment
of the Macao SAR.
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- If the above-mentioned original Macao SAR resident with Chinese nationality also possesses other foreign nationality, he/she can request to change his/her nationality into other foreign nationality. However, he/she will no longer possess Chinese nationality at the time he/she makes such change.
2. Procedure of Application
- Duly completed the application form.
- If the applicant is residing in the Macao SAR, he/she can make the application in person; if the applicant is living abroad, the application can be made by post;
- The application may also include the applicant’s spouse and minor
children and the application of a minor must have the
signatures of both parents.
3. Submission and presentation of documents
The applicant must submit the following documents:
a. Original copy of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card / Macao SAR Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card (will be returned to applicant once it is verified and photocopied);
b. Birth certificate;
c. Certificate that can prove the marital status of the applicant (except
in case of a bachelor or a spinster);
d. Certificate that the applicant has other foreign nationality.
Notes :
Documents mentioned in b), c) and d) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI).
4. Fees
- There is a fee of MOP200.00. If the application
includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay
MOP100.00.(Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down.)
- Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00.
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Application for Naturalization |
There is a fee of MOP1,000.00. If the application includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay MOP500.00 ( Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down). Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00 |
Application for Renunciation of Chinese Nationality |
There is a fee of MOP400.00. If the application includes spouse and children, each family member must pay MOP200.00. ( Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down). Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00 |
Application for Restoration of Chinese Nationality |
There is a fee of MOP800.00. If the application includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay MOP400.00. ( Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down). Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00 |
Application for Selection of Nationality |
There is a fee of MOP200.00. If the application includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay MOP100.00. ( Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down). Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00 |
Application for Change of Nationality |
There is a fee of MOP200.00. If the application includes spouse and children, then each family member must pay MOP100.00. ( Note: fees are non-refundable, even if the application is turned down). Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00. |
b) Bank Charges
Since the bank in the 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 U.S. Dollars: Since it is cashed in America, Macao banks will impose a bank commission of MOP200.00
- Bank drafts in Hong Kong Dollars:divided into two categories:
Payable in Macao: no additional charge for this kind of bank draft
Payable in Hong Kong: Macao banks will impose a bank commission of MOP40.00
Other forms of payment, such as
Money order, cashier's order will NOT be accepted.
c) Postage: an additional charge of MOP40.00 is needed
for registered air-mail.
If the applicant needs the Certificate of Nationality urgently, an additional charge for EMS (express mail service) is to be charged. For further details, please contact Macao Post Office at (853) 28574491.
If there is no EMS (Express Mail Service) in the place of residence of the applicant, the applicant may consult local express courier service companies such as DHL, Federal Express, etc. about the price of courier service and add it to the above-mentioned fees.
Last Updated: 29/09/2015
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