One-Stop Macao
Foreign Labour Hiring Service
With precise matching and compliant delivery, we tailor high-quality, fast and cost-effective foreign labour solutions for Macao employers. Backed by Aoye's 86,000+ cross-border talent database and deep familiarity with DSAL approval standards, we help enterprises quickly replenish compliant non-resident labour, cut costs and boost efficiency.
Precise Matching · Compliant Delivery
ZHIAO, Aoye Resources' employment service brand for Macao enterprises, specialises in labour quota applications, cross-border compliant hiring and workforce stability management — covering the full employment cycle for hospitality, F&B, retail, security and technical service employers.
Aoye Resources (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.
National High-Tech Enterprise
Headquartered in Zhuhai — the hub city connecting Hong Kong and Macao — Aoye Resources is a National High-Tech Enterprise specialising in cross-border executive search, cross-border HR agency, AI job-seeking services and AI SaaS recruitment systems, providing employers, agencies, recruiting teams and cross-border job seekers with one-stop HR services from job analysis and matching to quota application, process follow-up and onboarding.
Professional talent matching for Macao employers
Registered Brand · Compliant Structure
ZHIAO is the Macao service brand of Aoye Resources — Macao-side formalities are carried out by licensed partner agencies in accordance with the law.
ZHIAO Trademark Registration Certificate
A registered trademark for greater peace of mind — clear brand origin, protected brand equity, and no market confusion.
A Brand of Aoye · Compliant Structure
ZHIAO is the Macao service brand of Aoye Resources (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. and is not a separately incorporated company in Macao. Employment agency, quota and stay-permit formalities on the Macao side are carried out by licensed Macao employment agencies, while mainland recruitment and labour procedures are handled by partner agencies qualified for labour cooperation with Macao.
One-Stop Macao Foreign Labour Hiring Service
From quota application to Blue Card issuance — four interlocking services covering the entire foreign labour hiring cycle.
Labour Quota Application Agency
Deep familiarity with DSAL approval standards — fast document submission and approval follow-up, helping employers compliantly apply for non-resident worker quotas.
Quality Talent Matching
From needs analysis to screening, the full matching process can be completed in as fast as 7 days with a 98%+ success rate; each round screens and matches 3,000+ candidates within 1–2 days.
Reliable Talent Delivery
Our professional team provides labour contract review, on-the-job follow-up and dispute coordination — ensuring every employer hires well and retains well.
Visa & Blue Card Assistance
After quota approval, we assist the worker in filing the stay permit application with the Public Security Police Force, downloading the entry voucher for work purposes, and collecting the Blue Card after final approval — following through until issuance.
Macao Restaurant Chain — Bulk Foreign Labour Hiring
30 foreign F&B workers — fully onboarded before peak season
Five Steps to Working in Macao
Closely aligned with Macao's Law No. 21/2009 (Hiring of Non-resident Workers), the entire process is handled and followed up by the ZHIAO professional team.
Labour Quota Application
- The employer must prioritise local workers and be registered for local recruitment with DSAL, showing that no suitable local candidate is available.
- Provide the position's salary, working hours, entry requirements and duties; applications are filed under the 'professional / non-professional' category.
- After ZHIAO files the application, DSAL reviews the employer's operations, local recruitment efforts, remuneration and past labour dispute records.
- Business registration / licence (copy)
- Legal representative's ID (copy)
- Local recruitment registration proof
- Premises list for chain operators (if applicable)
- Non-professional worker application form DSAL-TNR-NE-CP
- Conditions offered to workers DSAL-TNR-NE-A-CP
- Existing staff positions & salaries DSAL-TNR-B-CP
- Staff headcount over the past 12 months DSAL-TNR-C-CP
The quota application itself is free of government charges; documents must be completed within 15 days, and hiring non-residents before approval is illegal.
Worker Recruitment
Visa & Blue Card Application
- Once the quota is approved, we file the 'stay permit as an employee' application with the Public Security Police Force; preliminary review for non-professional workers takes about 5 working days.
- With the application receipt, the mainland worker applies to the mainland exit-entry authorities for the Exit-Entry Permit and the stay (D) endorsement, and completes the medical check required on the mainland side.
- Under Law No. 10/2020, the worker downloads the 'entry voucher for work purposes' and must enter Macao from outside; eligible workers are granted a temporary permit on arrival and may work legally on a temporary basis.
- After final approval, the MOP$100 card fee is paid and the Non-resident Worker Identification Card (the 'Blue Card') is collected on the date stated on the payment receipt.
Arrangements for Working in Macao
- While awaiting approval, ZHIAO gives workers a basic pre-departure briefing on Macao workplace culture for a smoother transition.
- Under Administrative Regulation No. 88/2010, the employer must provide compliant housing or a monthly allowance of at least MOP$500 per worker; ZHIAO flags this statutory duty in the delivery checklist.
- We assist with registration procedures, onboarding training and on-the-job tracking to ensure a smooth start.
On-the-job Follow-up & Renewal
- Regular check-ins with employers and workers during the contract to coordinate labour relations and lift retention.
- Under Law No. 7/2008 (Labour Relations Law), fixed-term contracts may not exceed two years; renewal applications must be filed with DSAL 90 days before the approved work period expires.
- Timely reminders and agency handling of Blue Card and stay permit renewals, plus quarterly reminders for the hiring levy — late payment incurs a fine of MOP$300–1,000 per worker.
Transparent Pricing · Free Quota Assessment
All charges are open and transparent. Upfront consultation and assessment are free.
| Service item | Employer cost | Service / charging party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government fee for quota application | MOP$0 | Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) | No government charge for quota applications |
| Labour quota agency | MOP$2,000／person | ZHIAO · a brand of Aoye | — |
| Consultation & quota assessment | MOP$0 | ZHIAO · a brand of Aoye | Free assessment of the employer's quota application plan |
| Service item | Employer cost | Service / charging party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government hiring levy after quota approval | MOP$200／month · person | Social Security Fund (mandatory for employers) | MOP 200 per worker per month, paid quarterly (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct); 50% reduction (MOP 100) for manufacturing employers; exempt for domestic workers; late payment incurs a MOP 300–1,000 fine per worker |
| Recruitment | Exclusive partnership:MOP$0 | ZHIAO · a brand of Aoye | Candidate matching and sourcing per employer requirements |
| Interviews | Charged as needed | Service provider | One-on-one video or face-to-face (3–5+ hires), vetted by HR managers |
| Service item | Cost & payer | Service / charging party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour contract signing | MOP$0 | ZHIAO · a brand of Aoye | Stay permit processing begins once both parties sign the contract; fixed-term contracts may not exceed two years |
| Blue Card processing fee | MOP$100／personPaid by the worker | Public Security Police Force (CPSP) | Paid after final approval; the Blue Card is collected against the payment receipt |
| Visa processing & labour formalities | Service fee ¥300–¥400／monthPaid by the worker · General roles ¥300/month · Technical roles ¥400/month | Mainland labour agencies qualified for Macao cooperation | Handled and charged by our partner agencies qualified for labour cooperation with Macao; the service fee is capped by the Ministry of Commerce at 12.5% of the total labour contract remuneration |
| Labour insurance | ¥15／monthPaid by the worker | Insurance company | Statutory labour insurance for non-resident workers, paid monthly by the worker |
| Worker accommodation | Housing provided, or ≥ MOP$500/month per worker | Employer (statutory) | Administrative Regulation No. 88/2010: provide compliant housing or pay a monthly accommodation allowance of at least MOP$500 |
Note: Figures are compiled from service records; the hiring levy payable to the Social Security Fund is mandatory for employers under the Hiring of Non-resident Workers Law. Actual charges are subject to the latest policies and mutual agreements.
Questions Employers Ask Most
Quotas, fees, the Blue Card and renewals — clear answers before you decide.
Quota approval takes about 1–2 months (documents must be completed within 15 days); the stay permit's preliminary review takes about 5 working days, with visa and Blue Card processing of about 1–1.5 months; recruitment and interviews take 1–2 weeks and onboarding about 1 week. In the restaurant-chain case above, full delivery took 45 days; actual timing is subject to official approval.
The Blue Card is the Non-resident Worker Identification Card — the credential for legally working in Macao. After quota approval, the worker files a stay permit application with the Public Security Police Force, enters Macao from outside with the 'entry voucher for work purposes', and collects the Blue Card after final approval and payment of the MOP$100 card fee.
Yes. Under Law No. 21/2009, employers must prioritise local workers and be registered for local recruitment with the Labour Affairs Bureau, showing that no suitable local candidate is available. ZHIAO helps prepare the local recruitment supporting documents and files the application for you.
The employer. Under Administrative Regulation No. 88/2010, the employer must either provide compliant housing or pay each worker a monthly accommodation allowance of at least MOP$500. ZHIAO does not provide housing services, but reminds employers of this statutory duty during delivery.
Under Law No. 7/2008 (Labour Relations Law), fixed-term contracts may not exceed two years; renewal applications must be filed with the Labour Affairs Bureau 90 days before the approved work period expires. ZHIAO provides timely reminders and agency handling of Blue Card, stay permit and quota renewals.
ZHIAO is the Macao service brand of Aoye Resources (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. and is not a separately incorporated company in Macao. Employment agency, quota and stay-permit formalities on the Macao side are carried out by licensed Macao employment agencies, while mainland recruitment and labour procedures are handled by partner agencies qualified for labour cooperation with Macao — a structure fully compliant with Law No. 21/2009 and Law No. 16/2020.
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ZHIAO official accountQuantitative figures are company historical statistics, internal tests or customer practices as of June 2026; they are not approval-time, service-level or outcome guarantees.