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Macao SAR ChinaSkilled migrationLast checked October 17, 2026

Macao Talent Recruitment Programmes

Law No. 7/2023

Macao recruits high-end talents, outstanding talents and advanced professionals for its priority industries under Law No. 7/2023, administered by the Talent Development Committee with the Talent Review and Recruitment Committee and the PSP. The 3rd round runs from 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2026 with nine programmes. Successful applicants receive residence authorisation and are monitored after arrival.

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Life in Macao SAR China

Money

3

Currency

Macanese Pataca

MOP

Macanese Pataca

Cost of living

62

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

7–12%

Income tax (national)

Professional tax at 7%-12% on annual income above a MOP 144,000 exemption (MOP 198,000 for over-65s/disabled); the 2026 Budget Law 13/2025 sets a 30% deduction on the calculated tax, and residents get a 60% refund of prior-year tax up to MOP 14,000.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Highly qualified professionals in Big Health, High-Tech, Modern Finance, and Cultural, Sports and Other industries.

Eligibility

  • Programmes

    One High-End Talents Programme, four Outstanding Talents Programmes and four Advanced Professionals Programmes in the 3rd round.

  • Application window

    Apply for the 3rd round between 2 December 2025 and 1 December 2026.

    3rd round application window

    From 2 December 2025
    Opens
    2 December 2025
    Closes
    1 December 2026
    Official wording

    3rd round: 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2026.

  • Criteria

    Check the criteria for each programme on the Talent Recruitment Programme E-application Platform.

    • Platform address: trplatform.cdqq.gov.mo
    Official wording

    Set per programme on the Talent Recruitment Programme E-application Platform (trplatform.cdqq.gov.mo).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistOnline application on the Talent Recruitment Programme E-application Platform
  • FeesApplication
  • Steps to applyChoose a programme and check criteria on the e-application platform

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