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Residency · AsiaMacau Property Investment Residency (Closed)
Macau suspended new residence applications based on buying property from 4 April 2007.
Decision summary
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
- Important restrictions
- No new property-based applications since 4 April 2007.
- Program status
- Closed in 2007
Overview
Under Administrative Regulation No. 3/2005, investors could apply for residence in Macau on the basis of buying property.
Administrative Regulation No. 7/2007 suspended new property-based applications with effect from 4 April 2007.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Closed. The former route was residence based on buying property in Macau.
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
No new property-based applications since 4 April 2007.
- This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
- Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
- People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Closed in 2007
- Official government authority
- Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM)
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Macau residence by buying property?
No. Property-based applications have been suspended since 4 April 2007.
Can I still apply?
No. The program is closed to new applicants. Speak to us about the open alternatives.
Discuss Macau with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.