Following are general formalities for the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card (hereinafter referred as BIR). They may vary according to the actual situation.
1. For applicant who is under the age of 18, born in Macao and one of his/her parents is a Macao resident at the time of his/her birth -
Applicant is required to submit:
Original copy of birth certificate*;
Photocopies of both parents' identification documents;
* If the application is lodged within 90 days after the baby’s birth, the applicant only needs to present a birth report (so-called “white card”) issued by the Civil Registry, no longer needs to submit the Birth Certificate.
2. For holders of One-way Exit Permit issued by the Public Security Authority of Mainland China
After receiving the Residence Certificate issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force, applicants can apply for the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card at the Identification Services Bureau (hereafter referred to as DSI) with the following documents:
"Residence Certificate" issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force;
Original copy of the One-way Exit Permit;
Photocopy of the Notarial Birth Certificate or Birth Certificate, if any. (The original document is required for verification)
*Not applicable to persons whose Macao permanent resident identity have been confirmed. Such applicants can lodge the application for the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card to DSI directly with the notification letter issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force.
3. For holders of residence authorization documents
Applicant is required to submit:
- Photocopy of a notification letter indicating your residence in Macao has been approved by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force or the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; (The original document is required for verification)
- Original copy of valid residence authorization documents issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force;
- Photocopy of a valid passport or travel document (The original document is required for verification);
- Photocopy of foreign residence document (only applicable to holders of the People’s Republic of China passport) (The original document is required for verification);
- Photocopy of Hong Kong SAR Identity card, if any (The original document is required for verification);
- Photocopy of birth certificate, if any (The original document is required for verification).
4. For holder of the Certificate of
Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the Macao SAR
Applicant is required to submit:
Original copy of the Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the Macao SAR;
Original copy of former Macao Identity Card or BICE, if any;
Photocopy of a valid passport or travel document, if any (The original document is required for verification);
Original copy of necessary documents that have not been submitted at the time of applying for the Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the Macao SAR (e.g. birth certificate, household register or household registration transcript, valid identification documents of parents, marriage certificate, identification document of spouse, divorce certificate, death certificate of spouse, etc.)
Note: Applicants are required to submit other supplementary documents if needed.
Applicants can lodge their application through DSI service counters, self-service kiosks or “Macao One Account”. They need to present the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card (BIR) when lodging application. Please refer to Other Information for further details.
1. If the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card (BIR) expired
Non-permanent resident identity card holders who are not subject to residence authorization (such as holders of One-way Exit Permit who come to Macao for residence) can apply for the renewal of BIR which will expire in less than six months or has expired. (Eligible applicants can lodge the application at self-service kiosks. For details, please refer to DSI website regarding the government 24-hours self-service kiosk centers.) If the validity date on the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card is "------" (i.e. permanently valid), there is no need to replace the document.
Those who are subject to residence authorization are required to submit the original copy of valid residence authorization documents issued by relevant authorities within 90 days prior to their applications.
2. If the original BIR is lost
The applicant should report the loss to the local police force and request for a loss report. After that, the applicant can apply for the replacement of identity card at DSI in person with the loss report on which the holder’s name, type of identity card and identity card number should be clearly stated. If the applicant cannot obtain the number tag of the day and has an urgent need for application, please call 2837-0777 for enquiries. (For further information, please refer to the Questions & Answers section).
3. If the original BIR is damaged (not applicable to chip problem)
- Macao resident identity card holder should apply for the renewal of BIR in person at DSI.
4. If the alteration of personal data is approved
- Macao resident identity card holder should renew the BIR in person at DSI upon obtaining the approval of alteration of personal data.
5. Transformation from non-permanent resident to permanent resident
The applicant must submit a proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao for 7 consecutive years;
Macao resident identity card holders who are subject to residence authorization must submit a notification letter issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force or a confirmation declaration issued by the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (applicable to applicant who applies the residence authorization through the institute) indicating that their residence authorization have been renewed for 7 consecutive years. Advanced professionals stipulated in Article 3(3) of Law No. 7/2023 (Talent Recruitment System) are required to submit valid documents confirming their residence authorization issued by the Talent Development Committee;
Persons who are of Portuguese or other foreign nationalities and who have ordinarily resided in Macao for 7 consecutive years can only apply for the Macao SAR. Resident Identity Card after their declaration of domicile in Macao in accordance with Article 8 of Law Nº. 8/1999 is approved. Applicants can refer to the leaflet about the declaration of domicile in Macao for further information.
6.For holders of permanent resident identity cards who are of foreign nationality, and the time interval between the date of application for ID card renewal and the last issue date of the ID card exceeds 3 years.
Applicants should submit a proof of having ordinarily resided in Macao from the last issue date of ID card until the day right before lodging the application for ID card renewal (e.g. proof of work, commercial register, proof of paying tax, proof of school attendance and so on), so as to ensure that the persons concerned do not violate the stipulations of Clause 2 of Article 2 of Law No. 8/1999.
Besides aforesaid circumstances, applicants can submit a request for replacement of identity card to the director of this bureau with other appropriate reasons. However, they can only lodge the application for identity card upon approval of the request.
Applicants must lodge their applications in person at this bureau’s service counters;
For persons under the age of 18, their parent or the person who executes the parental right or guardianship in compliance with the law are required to accompany the underage applicant to go through the formalities at the Identification Services Bureau and confirm the application by signature or appropriate means. When lodging the application, they need to submit photocopies of both parents' identification documents and sign the application form for the applicants. (The accompanying person has to provide his/her original identification document for verification.)
Applicant can choose to submit a 1.5-inch, color, bareheaded and full-faced photograph in plain white background which is taken at a photography studio within the last 12 months, use the photograph taken on-site at no cost (Click here for Photograph Specifications) or use the photograph for identification documents which is taken by a contracted photography studio and stored in “My Photo” of the “Macao One Account” for the travel document application. For details about adding the identification document photo to “Macao One Account”, please refer to the promotion materials of "My Photo" of “Macao One Account” and the list of contracted photography studios. (If the paper photo submitted or the photo taken on-site is found to be unsatisfactory after examination, this bureau will inform the applicant of submitting another photo. Moreover, the receipt QR code is provided by “My Photo” contracted studios, DSI will not charge any fee.);
Applicants have to submit the original and photocopy of birth certificate unless there is no change in the birth certificate archived in DSI. If the birth certificate cannot be submitted, applicants or the person who executes the parental right or legal guardianship have to make a declaration;
If married, applicants have to submit the photocopy of marriage certificate and a photocopy of the spouse's identification document (The original document is required for verification); an authenticated copy of a valid household registration transcript may also be required for those applicants or their spouses who are originally from Japan, France or Taiwan Region.
If divorced, applicants have to submit the photocopy of their proof of divorce (The original document is required for verification);
If widowed, applicants have to submit the marriage certificate and the spouse’s death certificate; brief report of death is not accepted as proof for change of marital status;
Applicants may be informed by this Bureau to submit supplementary documents for identity verification.
If above-mentioned documents are not written in Chinese, Portuguese or English, applicants are required to produce an official translation.
If applicants are not able to come to DSI in person, they or their relatives can request for “external service” at the Information and Appointment Counter on 1st floor of China Plaza or write to the director of this bureau with supporting reasons. “External service” is limited to the Macao SAR only and the service charge is MOP120.
First-time application & renewal of Macao SAR Resident Identity Card: MOP90.00;
Express Service: An additional charge of MOP 150.00.
Special Express Service: An additional charge of MOP 250.00.
If an applicant is unable to submit the original BIR no matter at the time of application or collection, additional charges will be imposed as follows:
1st time - MOP 300.00
2nd time - MOP 300.00
3rd time – MOP 500.00
4th time – MOP 1,000.00
5th time or above - MOP 2,000.00
For persons who were first issued with the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card (2023 version), the surcharge for replacement of identity card due to loss will be counted as the first time all over again.
Replacement of former Macao Resident Identity Card (non-electronic version) is MOP60.00. Applicants who cannot present the original copy of their former Macao Resident Identity Card (non-electronic version) when lodging the application will have to pay a surcharge of MOP300.00.
Applicants who are lack of financial capability due to following conditions can apply for exemption of application fees. The relevant fees can be exempted upon approval.
Types
Requirements
Unemployment
1) Applicants have to sign the application form of fee exemption;
2) Applicants have to sign a declaration to declare their unemployment status;
3) Submit the receipts of Employment Registration issued by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) of the past 12 months to state a lack of financial capability due to long-term unemployment.
Poverty
1) Applicants have to sign the application form of fee exemption;
2) Submit a photocopy of a valid Beneficiary Card issued by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). (The original document is required for verification)
Disability
1) Applicants have to sign the application form of fee exemption;
2) Submit a photocopy of a valid Disability Assessment Registration Card issued by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). (The original document is required for verification)
Note: Additional supporting documents may be required for applicant’s financial incapability verification of DSI, if necessary.
Attention: The abovementioned collection date is counted from the day after the day of receiving the application and all necessary documents by DSI. DSI reserves the right to adjust the processing time under special circumstances.
1. Change of marital status (can be handled in person or by family and friends)
If the marital status is changed to married:
If the expectant spouses are holding valid electronic Macao SAR Resident Identity Cards, at the time of applying for marriage registration at the Civil Affairs Registry under the Legal Affairs Bureau, they can authorize the entity to provide DSI with the information related to their application for marriage registration and the original Marriage Registration Certificate that they have applied for. Within 60 days from the date of marriage registration, the spouses can use the designated self-service kiosks to update the marital status of their Macao SAR Resident Identity Cards.
If the above situation does not apply, application can be lodged at the counter and:
Applicant is required to produce the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card;
A photocopy of the marriage certificate shall be submitted (The original document is required for verification) ;
A photocopy of the spouse’s identity card shall be submitted (If there is only a Chinese name registered on the spouse’s identity card, a Romanized Cantonese transliteration will be registered according to law.);
A certified copy of a valid household registration transcript shall also be submitted for those applicants or their spouses who are originally from Japan or France;
A certified copy of a valid household registration transcript shall be submitted for those applicants or their spouses who are originally from Taiwan and fail to submit the marriage certificate issued by the Department of Household Registration.
If the marital status is changed to divorced, the application must be lodged at the counter and:
Applicant is required to produce the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card;
A photocopy of the spouse’s death certificate shall be submitted (The original document is required for verification);
If the spouse passed away in Macao, the applicant has to present the narrative certificate of death registration issued by the Civil Affairs Registry, brief report of death is not accepted as proof for change of marital status;
If the spouse passed away in the Mainland, the applicant has to present the notarized death certificate/medical proof of death/proof of death with an official stamp issued by the Public Security Bureau or police station in the Mainland;
If the spouse passed away overseas, the applicant has to present the death certificate issued by official authorities;
If the marriage information is not archived in DSI, the applicant should also submit the relevant marriage certificate.
Reminders:
Documents written in languages other than Chinese, Portuguese or English shall be accompanied by official translations.
Those who have applied for the change of marital status at the counter with complete documents can immediately update the personal data stored in the chip on the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card and collect the identity card. If the documents need further examination, the identity card will be temporarily kept at DSI until relevant formalities are finished, after which the identity card can be collected. Please refer to the timetable below for the corresponding collection time of the identity card:
Time of Application
Time of ID Card Collection
09:00~10:15
13:30
10:15~14:30
17:00
14:30~16:00
17:45
Application for updating chip data of the identity card is not accepted after 16:00
2. If there is any change in personal data (such as names, date of birth, parents’ names, place of birth, etc.)
A. For applicant who was born in Macao:
The applicant should alter the personal data at the Civil Affairs Registry prior to the renewal of BIR. Upon approval, the applicant can then lodge the BIR renewal application at DSI with the updated birth certificate.
B. For applicant who was born outside Macao:
a. For applicant who does not obtain the residence authorization document issued by the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force:
Applicant should make the personal data alteration request at DSI by completing the “Alteration of Personal Data Application Form” prior to the renewal of BIR. Supporting documents such as birth certificate, notary certificate, Household Register in Mainland China, the original copy of the Resident Population Registration Card issued by the Public Security Authority in China where the applicant’s household registration record are kept or its photocopy affixed with the official stamp of the Public Security Authority, the identification documents of siblings and so on should be enclosed with the application.
b. For holder of residence authorization documents:
Applicant should alter the personal data of the residence authorization document at the Residence and Stay Affairs Department of the Public Security Police Force prior to the renewal of BIR. After obtaining the updated residence authorization document, the applicant can then request for the alteration of personal data at DSI by completing the “Alteration of Personal Data Application Form”. The application should be lodged with relevant supporting documents. However, alteration in name sequence is not subject to this requirement.
Notes:
Applicants should apply for the renewal of BIR in person at DSI upon approval of the aforesaid personal data alteration request.
If the applicant is under the age of 18, he/she is required to submit the photocopies of both parents’ identification documents and accompanied by a parent who will sign the application form for the applicant when lodging the application.
If Macao SAR Resident Identity Card holders passed away outside Macao, the deceased’s relatives who knew such fact are required to declare the death of the deceased to DSI in person or by mail (mailing address: Macao Postal Box No.1089).
1. Deceased in the Mainland
Documents to submit: the original copy of the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the deceased (if any) and the notarized death certificate/ medical proof of death/ proof of death with an official stamp issued by the Public Security Bureau or police station in the Mainland. In addition, if the death certificate is not written in Chinese, Portuguese or English, applicants are required to produce an official translation.
2. Deceased overseas
Documents to submit: the original copy of the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the deceased (if any) and death certificate issued by official authorities.
Note:
(1) The declarant has to submit the original and photocopy or the authenticated copy of the death certificate. If the declarant submits a photocopy of the death certificate (The original document is required for verification). In addition, if the death certificate is not written in Chinese, Portuguese or English, applicants are required to produce an official translation.
(2) If a Macao resident identity card holder passed away in Macao, the Civil Affairs Registry will collect the Macao resident identity card of the person concerned and notify DSI of the death of the deceased. Therefore, there is no need to declare the death of the deceased to DSI. Nevertheless, the deceased’s relatives can still submit the death certificate issued by the Civil Affairs Registry to DSI if necessary. Besides, brief report of death is not accepted as proof for change of marital status.
If the information about the relationship between the applicant and his/her parent, children or spouse (hereinafter called the person concerned) does not exist in the identity card record of the applicant, the applicant should lodge the application for kinship verification to confirm the relationship with his/her parents, children or spouse to this bureau in advance of going through certain formalities (e.g. transfer of health care vouchers, proof of life).
Macao SAR Resident Identity Card holders who are 18 years old or above can go through the formalities using the following methods:
After logging in to the “Common Access to Public Services of the Macao SAR” account through the mobile application, applicants can lodge the application by simply inputting the identity card number of the person concerned.
By using the integrated self-service kiosks (Demonstration Video), applicants can lodge the application with their original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card and the identity card number of the person concerned.
Applicants can also proceed to DSI located on the 1st Floor of the China Plaza, or DSI service counters located at the Macao Government Services Centre in Areia Preta or the Macao Government Services Centre in Islands to go through the formalities. When lodging the application at the services counter, it is necessary to provide the Macao resident identity card of the applicant and the identity card number of the person concerned.
For Macao residents who are under 18 years old, their application has to be lodged by their parent or legal representative on their behalf to the service counter at above-mentioned locations. When lodging the application, it is needed to present the original Macao SAR Resident Identity Card of the parent or legal representative and the underage applicant, and provide the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card number of the person concerned.
Attention: DSI may request applicants to submit additional proof if needed.
After successful application, the applicant will receive the verification result within five working days. Details about kiosk functions and locations, please refer to DSI website (https://www.dsi.gov.mo/eservice/index_p.html).
