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Macao Self-Employed Visa
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Program Type:
Active Investor Visa
Processing Time:
2 months
Citizenship Timeline:
N/A
Permanent Residency Timeline:
7 years
Physical Presence Required:
183 days a year
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
142 countries
Minimum Contribution:
None
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Program Overview
Macao Self-Employed Visa
The Macao Self-Employed Visa (officially, Work Permit for Execution of Self-Profit Activity by Non-Resident) enables non-residents who conduct self-employed activities to obtain a one-year, renewable residence permit in Macao, an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China.
Applicants must substantiate their professional activity, demonstrate sufficient economic means to live in Macao, and, where applicable, provide details on any local workers they employ.
After obtaining residence authorization and a Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card, holders may pursue permanent residency after seven consecutive years of habitual residence.
Macao Self-Employed Visa
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Macao Self-Employed Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Professional activity proof: Supporting documents of activities carried out by the applicant (e.g., recommendation letters, certificates of work from previous employers indicating job title and job nature). If documents are in languages other than Chinese, English, or Portuguese, applicants should provide a translation in one of these languages
- Economic means: Photocopy of documents proving economic capability to live in Macao (e.g., proof of income, bank deposit proof for the last three months)
- Local hires (if applicable): Photocopy of identification document (front and back) of local worker(s) currently hired by the applicant, including address, contact number, monthly salary, date of job commencement, and job position
Macao Self-Employed Visa
Salient Benefits
- Minimal physical presence requirements
- Low taxes
- Safety and security
- Warm climate
- Enhanced business access to larger economies
Macao Self-Employed Visa
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Applicants should first secure Residence Authorization from the Public Security Police and then obtain a Non-Permanent Resident ID from DSI. Applicants must have lived in Macao habitually for seven uninterrupted years, which means spending at least 183 days per year and not being absent for more than six consecutive months.
Applicants should maintain evidence, such as employment records, tax returns, or school enrollment, and then file an application with DSI for Permanent Resident status, including proof of continuous residence and standard civil documents.
Naturalization as a Chinese national from Macao is technically possible but rare and discretionary. It usually requires close ties to Chinese nationals or other legitimate reasons, and applicants must renounce any existing citizenship.
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Macao Self-Employed Visa
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications to this program may be directed to: Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL)
Legislation upon which this program is based: Law No. 16/2021
Macao Self-Employed Visa
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