The Executive Council of the Macau SAR Government has finalized discussions and approved the draft administrative regulation for the “2025 Economic development pecuniary contribution plan”.
This plan, in place since 2008, provides financial support to both permanent and non-permanent Macau residents. The 2025 regulation introduces important updates, particularly regarding eligibility requirements.
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻:
𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀
◦ Permanent residents will receive MOP 10,000.
◦ Non-permanent residents will receive MOP 6,000.
◦ Recipients must hold a valid or renewable Macau Resident Identity Card as of December 31, 2024.
• 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
◦ Residents must have stayed in Macau for at least 183 days in 2024 to qualify;
◦ This is a new condition compared to previous years.
𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The following groups are exempt from the 183-day residency rule:
◦ Individuals under 22 years old in 2024 whose parent is eligible for the scheme.
◦ Individuals receiving disability pensions under Law No. 4/2010 as of December 31, 2024.
◦ Individuals receiving disability subsidies under Law No. 9/2011 as of December 31, 2024.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂
Absences for specific reasons (such as higher education, hospitalization, work assignments, official duties, or residence in certain areas of Mainland China) may be counted towards the 183-day requirement, provided supporting documentation is submitted.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀
◦ Eligible residents will receive payments automatically via bank transfer or cheque, according to the established schedule—no application is needed.
◦ Those who do not initially meet the requirements but qualify due to special circumstances can apply between June 18, 2025, and December 31, 2028, through the Social Security Fund or designated online and physical channels.
The regulation has been published and will take effect on May 30,2025.
These changes reflect the government’s response to public feedback and aim to ensure fair and targeted distribution of economic assistance. Residents and employers should review the new requirements to ensure compliance and to assist eligible individuals in accessing the scheme.
*The text of this communication is of a general nature and is not intended to be a source of advertising, an offer of services or legal advice; therefore, the reader should not rely solely on the information contained herein and should always seek the advice of a lawyer.
