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• Documents mentioned in numbers b) and c) can be exempted if their photocopies have already been archived at the Identification Services Bureau (DSI);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. )
• Certificate of nationality: MOP150.00

5. Document Collection

• Collect in person
  When collecting the certificate, it is needed to verify the applicant's identity.
• Collect by an authorized person
  To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to fill out the authorization form at the back of the receipt or submit a written authorization, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature. Details of collecting on behalf of the applicant please refer to DSI’s Frequently Asked Questions.
• The Government Smart Locker - "Smart Collect"
  Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker - "Smart Collect". If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice form “Macao One Account” or “Business and Associations Platform”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. For details about the Government Smart Locker – "Smart Collect", please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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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

5. Document Collection

• Collect in person
  When collecting the certificate, it is needed to verify the applicant's identity.
• Collect by an authorized person
  To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to fill out the authorization form at the back of the receipt or submit a written authorization, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature. Details of collecting on behalf of the applicant please refer to DSI’s Frequently Asked Questions.
• The Government Smart Locker - "Smart Collect"
  Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker - "Smart Collect". If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice form “Macao One Account” or “Business and Associations Platform”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. For details about the Government Smart Locker – "Smart Collect", please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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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

5. Document Collection

• Collect in person
  When collecting the certificate, it is needed to verify the applicant's identity.
• Collect by an authorized person
  To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to fill out the authorization form at the back of the receipt or submit a written authorization, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature. Details of collecting on behalf of the applicant please refer to DSI’s Frequently Asked Questions.
• The Government Smart Locker - "Smart Collect"
  Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker - "Smart Collect". If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice form “Macao One Account” or “Business and Associations Platform”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. For details about the Government Smart Locker – "Smart Collect", please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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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.

5. Document Collection

• Collect in person
  When collecting the certificate, it is needed to verify the applicant's identity.
• Collect by an authorized person
  To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to fill out the authorization form at the back of the receipt or submit a written authorization, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature. Details of collecting on behalf of the applicant please refer to DSI’s Frequently Asked Questions.
• The Government Smart Locker - "Smart Collect"
  Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker - "Smart Collect". If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice form “Macao One Account” or “Business and Associations Platform”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. For details about the Government Smart Locker – "Smart Collect", please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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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.
• • 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.

  5. Document Collection

  • Collect in person
    When collecting the certificate, it is needed to verify the applicant's identity.
  • Collect by an authorized person
    To delegate a representative to collect the document, the applicant has to fill out the authorization form at the back of the receipt or submit a written authorization, and sign according to the Macao SAR Resident Identity Card signature. Details of collecting on behalf of the applicant please refer to DSI’s Frequently Asked Questions.
  • The Government Smart Locker - "Smart Collect"
    Identification-related certificates can be collected through the Smart Locker - "Smart Collect". If the applicant chooses to collect his/her documents at the “Smart Collect” at the Government 24-hour Self-service Center, he/she should collect the documents within 3 days upon the receipt of the collection notice form “Macao One Account” or “Business and Associations Platform”, otherwise the documents will be sent back to the Identification Services Bureau’s Collection Counter on 1/F of China Plaza for collection during office hours. For details about the Government Smart Locker – "Smart Collect", please refer to the website of the Government 24-hour Self-service Center.

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• Applicants being in other countries or regions can obtain application forms from DSI by post. After having duly completed and signed the form, the applicant must send it back to DSI together with the related documents needed and fees to Macau P. O. Box 1089.
• Fees (a+b+c= total fee)

  The applicant should submit a bank draft payable to “Direcção dos Serviços de Identificação” or “Direccao dos Servicos de Identificacao”.

a)  Application Fees

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.