As of now, there’s a hefty waitlist for appointments – with Portuguese passport holders complaining they’ve been left in the lurch.
Portuguese passport
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.
Beneficiaries include those holding residence permit in mainland China for work, personal matters or family reunion. Portuguese passport holders also included.