Application procedure and documents required

1.	Completed application form【GT Model 401】(forms can be downloaded from MGTO Industry Net or available from MGTO/MGSC/MGSC-I);
2.	Copy of identity document (front and reverse side on same page. Original identity document must be produced for examination);
3.	Copy of academic documents that meet requirements of tour guide (original documents must be produced for examination);
4.	Copy of document detailing address of residence of applicant (e.g. copy of water bill or electricity bill);
5.	1½ inches recent colour photograph or digital photograph; or to be photographed on-site without charge.

Fees

MOP 100.00 (plus 10% stamp duty).

Place of Application

•	Macao Government Tourism Office – Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank draft  (It should be made payable to "Direcção dos Serviços de Turismo") ;
•	Macao Government Services Centre/Macao Government Services Centre in Islands – Payment can be made by cash, cheque or bank draft (It should be made payable to "Instituto para os Assuntos Municipais")。

Important information

According to Administrative Regulation no. 22/2008,
•	Payment can be made by only one of the 3 means above in each payment;
•	Exact amount payable should be put on the cheque and bank draft;
•	The date on the cheque should be no more than 3 days prior to the date when payment is made.
•	The cheque should be certified if the payment is equal to or exceeding MOP50,000.00.

Validity of card

3 years.
N.B: Renewal can be made only within 60 days before the expiry date of the tour guide card. Under special circumstances, if renewal is needed prior to the above-mentioned period, applicant should request by letter, provide reasons and supporting documents.

Performance pledge

Items of Performance Pledge	Standard handling time and service description
First time application for the card.	Within 15 working days from the following day after the application with all necessary documents have been submitted to MGTO.