The difference between Macao residents and permanent residents

Macao residents and permanent residents are obviously different in some aspects.

1. Identity and rights: Macao residents refer to those who hold passports or travel documents of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and their identity can be revoked. Permanent residents refer to those who hold the status of permanent residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and their status will not be revoked. In addition, permanent residents enjoy more rights in Macao, such as the right to vote, to be elected, and to engage in some special government work (such as intelligence personnel).

2. Certificates and benefits: Macao residents need tourist cards to enter Macao, and permanent residents can enjoy the convenience of SAR passports. In addition, permanent residents have more protection in medical care and other social welfare.

3. Immigration policy: Macao's immigration policy is also different for permanent residents and residents. For example, the "green card" generally only allows the holder to enter and leave Australia within five years, and must be renewed after expiration, provided that he has lived in Australia for two years in the past five years.

Generally speaking, Macao permanent residents have more advantages than Macao residents in rights, documents and welfare, which is also the main manifestation of identity differences.