Macao:Visa Requirements

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Macao: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • The traveler must carry a valid passport, travel document, or another entry document accepted by Macao immigration control. The document must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the end of the planned stay in Macao.
  • The traveler must carry a valid return or onward ticket. Limited exceptions to this requirement may apply based on legal residence or the type of travel document used.
  • If the planned stay does not exceed seven days, the traveler must be able to prove subsistence of at least 5,000 MOP. If the stay is longer than seven days and does not exceed 14 days, at least 10,000 MOP; if longer than 14 days and does not exceed 21 days, at least 15,000 MOP; if longer than 21 days, at least 20,000 MOP is required. Financial means may be evidenced by cash or other financial resources available to the traveler. A specific bank statement period is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • A visa-exempt traveler traveling for a purpose other than tourism must correctly declare the purpose of entry during border control. A significant discrepancy between the declared purpose and the activity actually carried out may result in cancellation of the stay permit, an obligation to leave the country, or restriction of future entries.
  • During border control, identity may be verified using document inspection or biometric data. If deemed necessary, fingerprints, palm prints, facial image, iris, or retina data may be collected. Objection to the processing of personal and biometric data may result in entry being refused.
  • The permitted duration of stay varies depending on the travel document used and the exemption arrangement applied. The traveler must not exceed the stay period granted at border control. A general visa-free stay period is not the same for all travelers.
  • The exact number of blank pages required in the passport, the requirement for a biometric or machine-readable passport, hotel reservation, travel health insurance, insurance coverage amount, vaccination certificate, and photograph requirement are not definitively specified in the central official source.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • A visa on arrival, officially called 'Entry Permit' or 'Visa on Arrival', can be obtained by eligible travelers at the visa unit at the border checkpoint upon arrival in Macao. This facility may vary by nationality, passport type, and diplomatic status. Some travelers must obtain a Macao visa or Pre-entry Permit before travel.
  • The applicant must carry a valid passport or accepted travel document. The document must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the end of the requested stay in Macao.
  • A valid return or onward ticket must be presented. Limited exceptions based on legal residence status or the travel document used may apply.
  • The traveler must be able to prove the required subsistence according to the length of stay. For stays up to seven days, at least 5,000 MOP; for stays longer than seven days and up to 14 days, at least 10,000 MOP; for stays longer than 14 days and up to 21 days, at least 15,000 MOP; for stays longer than 21 days, at least 20,000 MOP is required.
  • For individual applications, the fee for a single-entry permit is 200 MOP, and for a multiple-entry permit is 300 MOP. For a family passport, the fee is 400 MOP for single entry per passport, and 600 MOP for multiple entry. For children under 12 years of age, the single-entry permit is 100 MOP, and the multiple-entry permit is 150 MOP. For groups of at least ten persons organized by a single travel manager and presenting a joint travel document, the per-person fee for single entry is 100 MOP, and for multiple entry is 150 MOP.
  • Accepted payment methods are not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • A traveler whose application is approved is granted a stay permit of up to 30 days. A single-entry permit does not provide re-entry rights. A traveler who pays the fee for a multiple-entry permit may make multiple entries within the granted maximum 30-day stay period without additional fee.
  • If entry is for tourism or an equivalent purpose, a separate declaration of purpose may not be required. A traveler wishing to enter for work, study, residence, or another purpose must correctly declare the purpose and present the necessary prior approvals for the relevant activity.
  • Border authorities may carry out document and identity verification and collect biometric data when deemed necessary. Entry may be refused if there is doubt about the authenticity of the passport, the possibility of return, the travel document, or sufficient subsistence.
  • Details of the form to be filled for visa on arrival, the number and size of photographs requested, the number of blank pages in the passport, processing time, hotel reservation, travel health insurance, and vaccination certificate requirements are not definitively specified in the central official source.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • A Macao visa can be obtained by applying before travel to diplomatic missions of the People's Republic of China or other missions authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. The document, appointment, payment, and delivery procedures of the mission where the application is made take precedence.
  • The visa application form must be completed in block capitals or legible print, appropriate boxes must be marked, and options that do not apply must be crossed out. The form must be dated and signed by the applicant. If the application is made by a representative, the name, signature, and authorization information of the representative must also be provided.
  • One recent 1.5-inch color photograph must be affixed to the application form. The photograph must be taken front-facing, without headgear, and with an off-white or light-colored background. The photograph's date of taking, digital file format, and pixel dimensions are not definitively specified in the central official source. The mission where the application is made may apply additional or different photograph requirements.
  • The form must state personal information, birth information, nationality, passport or travel document details, address, contact details, occupation, employer information, valid visas or residence permits in other countries, a contact person in Macao, travel purpose, intended date of first entry, and requested visa category. Previous travel to Macao, visa or entry refusal, deportation, and criminal record information must also be correctly declared.
  • The biographical information page of a valid passport or travel document must be submitted. For individual travel, family visit, stay as a dependent family member, or similar purposes, copies of used internal pages of the passport are also required. If there is another travel document previously used for entry into Macao, the information page or relevant pages of that document must be submitted.
  • If copies of documents are submitted, originals must be presented for verification. If originals cannot be presented, the copies must be certified by the competent authority.
  • For individual tourism, family visit, or similar applications, financial evidence such as bank statements, savings account documents, tax payment receipts, or employment certificates are required. How many months the bank statement must cover is not definitively specified in the central official source. No universal minimum account balance is specified for the application stage; however, upon entry to the country, subsistence between 5,000 MOP and 20,000 MOP must be proven depending on the length of stay.
  • Round-trip transportation reservation and accommodation arrangements must be submitted. Hotel reservation, hotel payment receipt, or other proof of accommodation may be accepted.
  • Documents proving the purpose of travel must be submitted. For tourist travel, a tour program, travel agency receipt, or itinerary; for family visits, the residence or stay document of the relative in Macao and documents showing the family relationship; for dependent family member applications, the relative's Macao identity document and proof of kinship may be required.
  • For applications for higher education purposes, the acceptance letter from the higher education institution in Macao, proof of financial capability, and transportation and accommodation arrangements must be submitted.
  • For applications for work purposes, a copy of the work approval issued by Macao authorities must be submitted. Presenting the original of the work approval document is not mandatory.
  • Applicants who will stay as a family member of a person working in Macao must submit a copy of the approval letter indicating that a 'Special Stay Permit' has been granted. Presenting the original of this document is not mandatory.
  • For group tour applications, a guarantee letter from the organizing agency, the group member list, information on the local travel agency in Macao, passport information pages of all travelers, transportation and accommodation arrangements, and financial capability evidence of the group members must be submitted.
  • The applicant must submit a copy of any valid entry visa, residence visa, or residence permit of other countries or regions, if any.
  • Categories that may be requested on the official application form include a visa valid for three months with single entry and a stay of 14 days, a visa valid for three months with two entries and a stay of 14 days, a visa valid for six months with multiple entries and a stay of 14 days per entry, a visa valid for one year with multiple entries and a stay of 30 days per entry, and a visa valid for two years with multiple entries and a stay of 30 days per entry. Granting the requested category is not automatic; the final validity and number of entries are subject to the decision of the competent authority.
  • The regular consular visa fee is 30 US dollars. An additional fee of 15 US dollars is charged for each child registered in the applicant's passport and traveling together. If the application needs to be forwarded to the Macao Public Security Police for review, a communication fee of 20 US dollars may be charged. The expedited processing fee varies according to the current schedule of the diplomatic mission where the application is made.
  • Accepted payment methods for a consular visa are not definitively specified in the central official source. The payment instructions of the diplomatic mission where the application is made must be followed.
  • Normal applications that do not need to be forwarded to the Macao Public Security Police are expected to be processed on the fourth business day. Express applications may be processed on the third business day, and urgent applications on the second business day. The review of applications sent to the Macao Public Security Police generally takes seven business days from the date all documents are correctly and completely submitted. Mailing, appointment, and internal processing waiting times at the mission may not be included in these periods.
  • As an alternative to a consular visa, an application for a Pre-entry Permit can be made to the Public Security Police Department of Residence and Stay Affairs through a legal representative in Macao. The representative must submit a power of attorney certified by a notary or competent authority and a copy of a valid identity document.
  • For a Pre-entry Permit application, the application form appropriate to the travel purpose must be completed. If the application covers family members, an additional personal information form for the family members must also be submitted. Two recent 1.5-inch, front-facing, without headgear, with a white background, color or black-and-white photographs must be provided.
  • For a Pre-entry Permit, depending on the purpose of travel such as education, work, family reunification, group tour, or other purposes, a copy of the passport, financial capability, transportation and accommodation proof, acceptance letter, work approval, family member stay approval, kinship document, or travel agency documents are required. The competent unit may request additional documents in special cases.
  • The Pre-entry Permit fee for individuals is 200 MOP for single entry and 300 MOP for multiple entry. For a family passport, it is 400 MOP for single entry and 600 MOP for multiple entry; for children under 12 years of age, it is 100 MOP for single entry and 150 MOP for multiple entry. For organized groups of at least ten persons, the per-person fee for single entry is 100 MOP and for multiple entry is 150 MOP.
  • The processing time for Pre-entry Permit applications is approximately 15 business days from the correct submission of all required documents, and the time may vary by file. The permit must be used within a maximum of 120 days from the date of issuance. The period the permit holder may stay in Macao is specified in the approval document.
  • A separate application form must be completed for each spouse or child traveling with an individual passport. Spouses or children traveling together and registered in the applicant's passport may be added to the relevant section of the same form. A common checklist valid at all consulates for parental consent, birth certificate, and custody document is not definitively specified in the central official source.
  • The exact number of blank pages required in the passport, the requirement for a biometric or machine-readable passport, damaged passport rules, travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, vaccination certificate, mandatory document translation, notarization, apostille, or consular legalization requirements are not definitively specified in the central official source. The diplomatic mission where the application is made may apply additional conditions in these matters.
Population
688,900(2025)
Official language
Chinese, Portuguese
Government type
Special administrative region with an executive-led system
Continent
Asia
Capital
Macau
Currency
Macanese patacas
Area
115 km²
Phone code
+853

Macao: Key Destinations

Macao's capital and principal city is the Macao Peninsula, home to most of the territory's historic landmarks and administrative buildings. The main gateway is Macau International Airport, with frequent ferry and bridge connections to Hong Kong.

The city offers a unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese heritage, visible in sites like the Ruins of St. Paul's and A-Ma Temple. The Cotai Strip features world-class casinos and luxury resorts, while the islands of Taipa and Coloane provide quieter coastal areas and local culture.

Visitors often combine a trip to Macao with Hong Kong, traversing the 55-km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Within Macao, public buses and taxis connect the districts, and walking is ideal for exploring the compact historic center.