In order to simplify the application process and internal procedures for the certificate of personal data and the certificate of having no children in Macao, starting from 3 August 2015, holders of the electronic Macao SAR Resident Identity Card do not need to submit a photograph when lodging the application for the above-mentioned certificates. The Identification Services Bureau will print the card face photo of the identity card on the certificates. The relevant measure will enhance the security of certificates and simplify formalities of application for citizens. Also, it will reduce procedures for handling certificates and thus expedite the internal workflow, achieving the result of administrative simplification and greater convenience to citizens.

The Identification Services Bureau will continue to study the possibility of providing more convenient and quality services to citizens.