Introduction and Legislation of the Talent Recruitment System by the Macao Special Administrative Region

➢ High-end Talents: refer to those with exceptional skills, globally recognized achievements, and/or significant contributions in specific fields.

• Maintenance and renewal of residence authorisation do not depend on habitual residence in Macao.
• They should contribute to the long-term economic and social development of Macao.

➢ Outstanding Talents: refer to those who can facilitate Macao’s economic diversification. They should possess professional experience and technical skills necessary for the development of the city’s key industries.

• They are not required to be locally employed.
• Maintenance and renewal of residence authorisation does not depend on habitual residence in Macao.
• They should engage in work or professions that match their qualifications and the programme’s evaluation criteria.

➢ Advanced Professionals: refer to those with professional experience and technical skills in the key industries that are in short supply.

• Their professions should be defined as in short supply.
• They must be employed or have received a promise of employment by a local employer.
• Their salary must reach a specified remuneration level.
• They should engage in work or professions that matches their qualifications and the programme’s evaluation criteria.
• They must fulfil the conditions of habitual residence in Macao and other legal conditions.