Macau Visa Guide

Macau operates an independent visa policy from mainland China and Hong Kong, offering visa-free entry to many nationalities and visa/entry permits for others. A Chinese visa is not valid for visiting Macau.

Key Features

• Visa-Free Access: Available for 79 countries/territories
• Duration of Stay: Varies from 14 to 180 days depending on nationality
• Main Types: Visit, Employment, and Transit visas
• Visa on Arrival: Available for many nationalities

Visa-Free Entry Eligibility

Document Holders

• Macau Permanent Identity Card
• Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
• Hong Kong Re-entry Permits
• Taiwan Compatriot Permit

Common Visa-Free Periods

• 1 Year: Hong Kong Permanent ID holders
• 180 days: United Kingdom
• 90 days: Most EU countries, Japan, South Korea
• 30 days: USA, Canada, Australia, India
• 14 days: Brunei

Basic Requirements (If Visa Needed)

1. Passport Requirements

   • Valid for at least 6 months
   • Blank visa pages available
   • Passport copy with personal information

2. Application Materials

   • Completed visa application forms
   • Recent photos
   • Travel itinerary and hotel bookings
   • Supporting documents based on visit purpose