In Macau immigration law, the right of abode (Chinese: 居留權, Portuguese: Direito de Residência)[1] entitles a person to live and work without any restrictions or conditions of stay.
Chinese nationality is usually conferred by descent to children born abroad, unless the parents have obtained permanent residency in another country or foreign citizenship.
Chinese nationals may qualify using any seven-year residence period, while foreigners are only eligible on the basis of the seven years immediately preceding their applications.
Chinese nationals with territorial right of abode are eligible to hold Macao Special Administrative Region passports, stand for office in the Legislative Assembly, and can serve as principal officials of the government.
[9] Macau permanent residents are also subject to immigration controls in Hong Kong, and must obtain permits if living there for more than six months and also working, and studying.