Fee table (Macao foreign-worker quota)
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quota assessment | Free | Provide the roles and headcount; assessment is returned within one business day |
| Government application fee | MOP$0 | No government charge at the quota-application stage |
| Service fee | MOP$2,000 / person | Document preparation, submission and review follow-up |
| Non-resident-worker levy | MOP$200 / month | Paid monthly for each non-resident worker under Macao rules |
| Blue Card fee | MOP$100 / person | Paid after final stay-permit approval |
| Accommodation | Employer responsibility | Under Administrative Regulation 88/2010: provide qualifying accommodation or a monthly allowance of at least MOP$500 per worker |
| Employee insurance | Quoted by occupation | Macao law requires the employer to purchase work insurance |
These are the published standard terms. An itemised quote is issued for the actual roles and headcount, with no hidden fees.
Payment timeline
- Assessment (free): confirm roles, headcount and quota feasibility, then issue an assessment and quote.
- Contract launch: pay the MOP$2,000-per-person service fee; Zhiao begins preparing and submitting the quota file.
- Quota approval: historical average approval time is 30 days, with no other charge during this stage.
- Stay permit and Blue Card: pay the MOP$100-per-person Blue Card fee after final approval.
- After onboarding: pay the MOP$200 monthly levy and bear accommodation and insurance under law.
Frequently asked questions
What does the MOP$2,000-per-person service fee include?
It includes quota-document preparation and submission, review tracking, stay-permit and Blue Card guidance, and onboarding follow-up. Quota assessment is free; the service fee arises only after contract.
Besides the service fee, what must the employer pay each month?
The employer pays the MOP$200 monthly levy for each worker, provides accommodation or at least MOP$500 per month as an allowance, and purchases employee insurance as required by law.
What happens if the employment levy is paid late?
The levy must be paid on time each month. Late payment may lead to penalties and affect later quota applications or renewals. Zhiao provides payment reminders to help employers maintain compliant records.
Further reading
Macao quota ratio rules (2026)
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