On his recent visit to the SAR, Nuno Fazenda, Portugal’s tourism and commerce secretary, emphasised the benefits Portuguese expats bring to Macao.
Alexandre Leitão
It’s become much harder for a Portuguese citizen to obtain a new residency permit for Macao. The situation is currently being discussed by officials from both sides.
As of now, there’s a hefty waitlist for appointments – with Portuguese passport holders complaining they’ve been left in the lurch.
The 12-member body will give opinions on issues affecting the Portuguese community in Macao and Hong Kong and has already held its first meeting.
In a bid to trim six-month delays, measures have been introduced to prevent people from booking multiple appointment slots, while some services are now available online.
A half-year wait to renew travel documents via the consulate in Macao is testing the patience of many local Portuguese citizens.
The chief executive made the remarks during a meeting on Tuesday with Portuguese ambassador, Paulo Jorge Nascimento.
Top official responds to concerns that the use of Portuguese has been lagging in judicial and administrative circles.
Ho Iat Seng is set to make his first European trip since taking office, with the first stop being Lisbon.
