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🇲🇴 Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China · residence general

Amendments to the Authorization to Stay granted upon entry

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 29 June 2026

Macao service for amending an authorization to stay that was granted upon entry.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyDuring the validity of the authorization to stay granted on entry.In flux
Processing time
Apply through the Public Security Police Force service location shown on the official amendments page.
Government fees
No fee is stated in the reviewed English service extract; confirm current fee treatment with the Public Security Police Force.
Typical duration
During the validity of the authorization to stay granted on entry.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 29 June 2026Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
Rule changes note —Macao is represented with lite coverage because the reviewed public pages clearly support non-resident entry, authorization-to-stay amendment and slip reissue services, but do not expose a complete standalone work, study, family or residence filing corpus in English. Applicants should confirm current nationality treatment, purpose rules and any long-stay filing steps with the Public Security Police Force before travel or filing.
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Overview

Macao is represented with lite coverage because the reviewed public pages clearly support non-resident entry, authorization-to-stay amendment and slip reissue services, but do not expose a complete standalone work, study, family or residence filing corpus in English. Applicants should confirm current nationality treatment, purpose rules and any long-stay filing steps with the Public Security Police Force before travel or filing. The official amendments page is a Public Security Police Force service for amendments to the Authorization to Stay granted upon entry. The reviewed English page lists the original travel document used for entry to Macao as the necessary document and directs applicants to the service location and office hours on the page.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Amendments to the Authorization to Stay granted upon entry. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Macao SAR Government Portal - Immigration ↗ · Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government

    Link last verified: 29 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant has an Authorization to Stay granted upon entry.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • ✓The applicant can present the original travel document used for entry to Macao.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • ✓The requested amendment is accepted by the Public Security Police Force.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗

Common blockers

  • !The applicant cannot present the travel document used for entry.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • !The authorization to stay has expired or has been revoked.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • !The requested amendment is inconsistent with Macao entry or stay rules.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Original travel document used for entry to Macao.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • ·Current authorization-to-stay slip or entry record.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗
  • ·Supporting explanation or documents for the requested amendment if requested.Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Check that the authorization to stay granted on entry is still valid.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare the original travel document used for entry to Macao.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Attend or contact the Public Security Police Force service location shown on the official page.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Keep the amended authorization-to-stay evidence after the request is processed.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use Macao amendment to authorization-to-stay service page ↗

    Use this official Macao SAR source to confirm the current eligibility, documents and filing location. Macao is represented with lite coverage because the reviewed public pages clearly support non-resident entry, authorization-to-stay amendment and slip reissue services, but do not expose a complete standalone work, study, family or residence filing corpus in English. Applicants should confirm current nationality treatment, purpose rules and any long-stay filing steps with the Public Security Police Force before travel or filing.

    Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government · verified 29 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Non-resident Entry Clearance / Authorization to Stay

    Macao entry-clearance and authorization-to-stay route for non-residents entering for permitted short-stay purposes.

  • Change of Entry Purpose

    Public Security Police Force service for a non-resident who needs to request a change to the purpose recorded after entering Macao.

Frequently asked questions

What document is listed for amending a Macao authorization to stay?+−

The official amendments page lists the original travel document used for entry to Macao.

Is this a new visa route?+−

No. It is a post-entry service for amending an authorization to stay that was granted upon entry.

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