Macau Visa Policy Overview
Macau SAR operates an independent visa policy from mainland China and Hong Kong. The policy includes visa-free access for many nationalities, visa-on-arrival options, and formal visa requirements for others.
Types of Entry Arrangements
1. Visa-Free Access
Available to holders of specific documents:
- Macau Permanent Identity Card
- Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
- Hong Kong Re-entry Permits
- Taiwan Compatriot Permit
- Passports from 79 eligible countries
2. Visa-Required Entry
Required for:
- Nationalities not eligible for visa-free entry
- Extended stays beyond visa-free period
- Work, study, or business activities
- Special purposes (training, employment, etc.)
Visa Application Requirements
Basic Documents
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Valid Passport
- Minimum 6 months validity
- Available visa pages
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Application Forms
- Completed visa application form
- Recent photos (2 copies)
- Proof of financial status
- Employment details
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Travel Documents
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Hotel reservations
- Visit purpose documentation
- Detailed tour plan
Supporting Materials
- Financial proof
- Employment certificate
- Accommodation details
- Additional documents based on visa type
Application Methods
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Direct Application
- Submit to Chinese Embassy/Consulate
- Processing time: 4-5 working days
- Original documents required
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Visa on Arrival
- Available at border checkpoints
- Not available for restricted nationalities
- Quick processing possible
Types of People & Limit of Stay
| Types of People | Limit of Stay |
|---|---|
| Holders of a valid passport or travel document | A maximum of 30 days |
| Holders of a passport issued by a European Union or Schengen Agreement member state (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland) | A maximum of 90 days |
| Holders of a passport issued by Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Croatia, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada, Japan, Kingdom of Morocco, Korea (Republic of), Macedonia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Republic of Armenia, Serbia, Tanzania, Uruguay. | A maximum of 90 days |
| Holders of a passport issued by Brunei, Republic of Kazakhstan. | A maximum of 14 days |
| Holders of a passport issued by Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, New Zealand. | A maximum of 3 months |
| British citizens holding a British passport | A maximum of 6 months |
| Holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re-entry Permit | A maximum of 1 year |
| Holders of a diplomatic passport, "Laissez Passer" issued by the United Nations, "diplomatic or consular identity card" issued by the Macao Special Administrative Region | No limit |
| Holders of a Seaman's Identity Book issued by countries having ratified in the International Labour Organization Convention 108 of 13 May 1958 | The period the ship is berthed at a harbour in Macao |
| Holders of a License or Crew Certificate issued under Annex 1 and 9 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December 1944 | During the interval of service of the flight |
| Nationals and residents holding a passport issued by countries and regions which have reached a mutual visa-free agreement with the Macao Special Administrative Region | Not longer than the period stated in the agreement |
| Holders of a "Two-way Exit Permit" issued by the authorities of the People's Republic of China with a valid "Exit Endorsement to Macao"(1) | The period indicated in the endorsement, but not more than 90 days |
| Mainlanders holding a "Permit for Travelling to and from Taiwan" with an "Exit Endorsement to Taiwan" | A maximum of 7 days (no matter traveling to Taiwan via Macao or returning to the mainland via Macao) |
| Holders of a passport or travel document issued by the authorities of the People's Republic of China | A maximum of 7 days (for transit) |
| Holders of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport | A maximum of 7 days (for transit) |
| Holders of a Macao "Non-resident Worker's Identification Card"(2) | Until the expiry date of the Permit (with multiple entries) |
| Individuals granted "Special Authorization to Stay" for study purpose or as reuniting family of a non-resident worker | Until the expiry date of the Authorization (with multiple entries) |
| Persons who are permitted to extend their stay according to Term 1, Article 29 of Law No. 16/2021 and Article 11 of Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021 (2) | Until the expiry date of the extended Authorization to Stay (with multiple entries) |
| Holders of a "Special Stay Permit"(2) | Until the expiry date of the Permit (with multiple entries) |
| Persons who are granted extended Authorization to Stay according to Term 2, Article 29 of Law No. 16/2021 while pending result of their application for Residence Authorization. | Until the expiry date of the Authorization (with multiple entries) |
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