1. Easy Application Procedure:
The application procedure for resident status is very convenient and it ensures 100% success.

2. Freedom to Travel:
There is a freedom to move between the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao without residence time r equirements.

3. Sound Legal System:
Macau has a sound legal system and it has adopted the European civil law that protects human rights and private property

4. Alluring Social Welfare:
The social security system that was developed by the government and the adequate financial resources improve social welfare.

5. Future Generation is Cherished:
Macau ensures the welfare of future generation. It implements policies that support birth control, free labor, free bilingual education, and the freedom to study abroad.

6. Family is Valued:
Macau also values the importance of family. Applicants in Macau may petition their spouse and minor children so that the whole family will enjoy living in Macau.

7. Residents Welfare is Guaranteed:
For the welfare of the residents, Macau implements low tax, no inheritance tax, no exchange controls, and a free market economy.  
8. Paradise for Entrepreneurs:
Macao has become a paradise for entrepreneurs and a business platform combining social and cultural traditions from Europe, Taiwan and the business world. Moreover, Macau ’s businessmen can invest and engage in business activities in the Mainland.

9. Equal Protection:
All are equally protected and each person is accountable to his action. There is no preferential treatment given to foreigners.

10. Customs Advantages:
The customs advantages enjoyed by many countries in the world are enjoyed by Macau.

Materials to be prepared

Basic requirements for applicants
(1) The applicant must obtain the right of abode.
(2) The applicant must submit the following documents:
A,	Purchase of the property (not less than 1 million patacas) documents, including property Register that shows the title and proof of payment.
B,	500,000 patacas certificate of deposit;
C,	The application form that includes the applicant’s name and address (two copies);
D,	The rates of passport (original and two photocopies);
E,	a third country residence permits
F,	birth certificate (in English, two copies);
G,	the marriage certificate (in English, two copies);
H,	crime-free certificates (in English, two copies);
I,	1-inch color passport photographs (two copies)
(3)The applicant should include in the paper the accompanying relatives who will also go through the immigration procedures. The accompanying relatives should be:
A,	spouse or de facto marriage relationship;
B,	the applicant’s spouse and children under 18 years of age;
C,	the applicant’s spouse and the adopted children under 18 years old.

Application procedures
1. Apply for a residence permit.
2. Seek for official appointment.
3. Prepare official papers or documents which are valid for six months and may be renewed.
4. Wait for approval notice.
5. Take residence permit vouchers.
6. Obtain the Macau SAR Resident Identity Card