Filipino citizens of Macau who want to sponsor their family from first through fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity must submit an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG). The applicant can schedule an appointment by emailing macau.pcg@dfa.gov.ph, or they can submit the ASG directly to the Philippine Consulate General in Macau. The PCG is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday.
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau is located at Units C-J, 7th/F Praca KIn Heng Long, Almeda Dr. Carlos d’ Assumpção, No. 258, Novos Aterros do Porto Exterior (NAPE), Macau SAR. The sponsor must present the Macau Blue Card, the working permit slip, and proof of finances when submitting an ASG application. Proof of documents, bank statements, and an employment contract are needed.
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Qualifications
To sponsor a relative, Filipinos residing in Macau who have first to fourth degrees of consanguinity or affinity may fill out and submit an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG).
First Degree
- Child
- Parent
- Spouse
Second Degree
- Brother/Sister
- Grandparent
- Grandchild
- Parent-in-law
- Daughter/Son-in-law
Third Degree
- Aunt/Uncle
- Nephew/Niece
- Great grandparents
- Great grandchild
- Grandparents-in-law
- Brother/Sister-in-law
- Grandchild-in-law
Fourth Degree
- Great Grandparents-in-law
- Aunt/Uncle-in-law
- First cousin-in-law
- Nephew/Niece-in-law
- Great grandchild-in-law
- Great great grand parents
- Great Aunt/Uncle
- First Cousin
- Grand Nephew/Niece
Requirements
The following are the basic requirements to apply for ASG:
- Applicant’s personal appearance
- Filled-out but unsigned ASG form
Note: ASG forms are available in the Consulate’s frontline counters.
- Applicant’s passport, both original and photocopied
- Macau Blue Card and working permit slip, both original and photocopied
- Copy of the marriage contract birth certificate, or other documents proving the relationship
- Proof of Financing (Bank Statement for Consulate official evaluation)
- Notarial Fee
Note: If the circumstances indicate that it is necessary, the Consulate may request additional documentation.
How to Apply for ASG at the PH Consulate Office in Macau
Step 1: Send an email to macau.pcg@dfa.gov.ph. Include your purpose, complete name, desired time and date, and contact information.
Step 2: Wait for the booking confirmation.
Step 3: Take a screenshot of the email confirmation.
Step 4: Compile all the needed documents. Make sure you bring the original and photocopied documents.
Step 5: Visit the Philippine Consulate General Macau on your appointment date and time.
Step 6: Go directly to the Consulate’s frontline counters to request ASG forms.
Step 7: Fill-up the ASG form but keep it unsigned.
Step 8: Submit the ASG form with the required documents to the Notarial counter.
Step 9: Wait until the PCG personnel calls your number/name.
Step 10: Sign the documents in front of the PCG personnel.
Step 11: Pay for the notarial fee.
Step 12: Keep the receipt and come back to claim the ASG after two (2) working days.
Important Reminders
- Every document must be legally translated into English.
- Sponsorship is not allowed for certain types of visas, such as HSWs (household service workers).
- Senior people (60 years of age and above) and minors (17 years of age and under) are not required to request an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG).
- The document(s) must be signed in person by the applicant(s) in front of the personnel or officials of the Philippine Consulate.
- The Philippine Consulate personnel or official has the authority to confiscate any documents that are fabricated or altered and submitted for notarization or attestation. Legal action will be taken against the fixers and the owner of the pertinent documents. Payment will be reimbursed if a document is found to be fake.
- The applicant’s authentic legal name must match the name on their Passport for the document to be notarized. The notarial document’s signature must correspond with the applicant’s passport and any other legitimate government-issued ID.
- It will take two (2) business days to process the ASG application.
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Summary
Remember that the application must contain particular documents from both the sponsor and the sponsored person, such as proof of the relationship. Entry or the issuance of a visa is not guaranteed by using an ASG. It is just an application for documentation necessary to support the visa. Filipinos who intend to travel to Macau as tourists are typically asked for ASG documents by personnel from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Contact Information
Philippine Consulate General in Macau
Address: Units C-J, 7th/F Praca KIn Heng Long, Almeda Dr. Carlos d’ Assumpçâo, No. 258, Novos Aterros do Porto Exterior (NAPE), Macau SAR
Contact Number: (+853) 6698-1900
Email Address: macau.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHinMacau
Website: https://macaupcg.dfa.gov.ph/