Notes on Online Application for Macao SAR Resident Identity Card Renewal:

• Macao permanent resident
  This online service is applicable to persons who fulfill all of the following criteria:
  - Macao resident identity card which will expire within 6 months or has expired;
  - Macao permanent resident who is at least 18 years old on the issuance date of resident identity card;

• Macao non-permanent resident
  This online service is applicable to persons who fulfill all of the following criteria:
  - Macao non-permanent resident who is at least 18 years old on the issuance date of resident identity card;
  - Residence Authorization Certificate (electronic certificate and license) issued by the Public Security Police Force within 90 days since the date of issuance.

• Applicants have to log in to their “Macao One Account” ;
• Applicants who cannot pass the facial recognition will not be able to lodge the application for renewal of Macao SAR Resident Identity Card online. If applicants are twins or multiples, they can lodge the application for renewal of identity card through “Macao One Account” provided that they have bound the electronic identity with their mobile phone;
• Applicants have to choose “photo for identification documents” in "My Photos" of the "Macau One Account" which is taken by a contracted photography studio in the past 12 months. You may refer to the list of contracted photography studios of “My Photo” of “Macao One Account”. The photo has to be taken within the past 12 months. (Note: DSI will request the applicant to submit additional photo if the photo provided does not meet the specified requirements. Moreover, the receipt QR code is provided by “My Photo” contracted studios, DSI will not charge any fee).
• Applicants have to agree to use the personal information in DSI database;
• Applicants have to proceed to DSI offices in person for photo-taking and fingerprint impression. Applicants who are under the age of 25 on the issuance date of resident identity card also needs height measurement on the spot; applicants need to bring along their original resident identity card for cancellation when picking up new identity card. If the applicants are unable to present the original resident identity card, they should state the reason and submit a proof of loss issued by the police authority.

Circumstances under which online application for renewal of Macao SAR Resident Identity Card is not applicable:

• Change of personal data (except for address, telephone number and emergency contact information)
• Loss of resident identity card (proof of loss issued by the police authority is required);
• Interdicted person.

Payment Method:
Online payment.

 

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Last Updated: 20/10/2025