How to apply

Application period: Any time.

Application procedures and required documents:

1. Completed application form for change of name of travel agency【AV Model 306】(forms can be downloaded from Macao Government Tourism Office website or available from MGTO/MGSC/MGSC-I).
   1. The application form must be signed by the lawful representative(s) of the company that is the license holder of the travel agency according to the signature(s) on the identity document(s), with a copy of the representative(s)’ identity document(s) (front and reverse side on the same page) attached.
   2. If the company that is the license holder of the travel agency authorises others to make the application on its behalf, the original letter of authorisation with notarised signature(s), or a certified copy of such, must be submitted. Copy of the identity document(s) of the authorised person(s) must be enclosed (front and reverse side on same page).

Location and service hours

MGTO headquarter (With barrier-free information counter)
Address: Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, n.^os 335-341, Edifício “Hot Line”, 18.º andar, Macau
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 1:00pm, 2:30pm – 5:45pm
Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm, 2:30pm – 5:30pm
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Macao Government Services Centre (Application forms and related documents will be collected through Municipal Affairs Bureau representatives)
Address: Rua Nova da Areia Preta, n.º 52, Macau
Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (no lunch break)
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Macao Government Services Centre in Islands (Application forms and related documents will be collected through Municipal Affairs Bureau representatives)
Address: Rua de Coimbra, n.º 225, 3.º andar, Taipa
Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (no lunch break)
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Fees

Fees: Free of charge.

Relevant specification or requirements

1. According to item a, clause 1 of Article 21 of Decree Law no. 48/98/M dated 3rd November, amended by Administrative Regulation no. 42/2004, change of name of travel agency must be approved by MGTO first.
2. According to Article 10 of the afore-mentioned Decree Law, names of the travel agency should be in the official languages of Chinese and Portuguese. An additional name in a foreign language, such as English, can be included. The meaning of the name in official languages should be basically compatible.

Licensing booking service

Macao One Account / Business & Associations Platform

Reception of services results

Way to obtain application result:

• In person
• Download and print the license via Macao Government Tourism Office website (applicable to users who have registered MGTO electronic license service account or Macao One Account)