‘Authorization to stay’ online service launched

The immigration department under the Public Security Police Force (PSP) launched the second phase of its online application service last month, according to a statement from PSP. New applications for non-specialized “Non-resident Worker’s Authorization to Stay” can be made online, with the processing time of each application shortened from five working days to four.
The online system is able to verify the submitted data, identifying errors and suggesting corrections.
PSP say that these improvements will reduce the chance of an application being rejected, as well as expediting applications through enhanced administrative efficiency.
The online system has received 10,327 applications for the authorization to stay in the MSAR between its launch last month and June 12, according to the organization. This accounts for 92.17 percent of the total number of applications of this type, submitted via all methods. Meanwhile, the number of approved applications amounted to 10,031, representing 97.13 percent of the total.