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Who needs a visa for Macao?

Entry rules for Macao by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 89 countries and territories can visit Macao without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 7 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 101 nationalities, gets a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
89
On arrival
101
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
7

About 2.2 bn people (27% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Macao: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SARTaiwan: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Macao entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free1 year1Hong KongPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa-free6 months1United KingdomPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa-free3 months4Israel, Lebanon, New Zealand, CyprusPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa-free90 days53Brazil, Mexico, Japan, EgyptPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa-free30 days28India, United States, Indonesia, RussiaPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa-free14 days2Kazakhstan, BruneiPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa requiredNot stated7China, Pakistan, Nigeria, BangladeshPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR
Visa on arrivalNot stated101Ethiopia, DR Congo, Iran, KenyaPublic Security Police Force of Macao SAR

Visa-free for 1 year: Hong Kong

1 nationality

Hong Kong permanent residents with a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Re-entry Permit; an HKSAR passport alone gives only a 7-day transit stay.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re‑entry Permit

Visa-free for 6 months: the UK

1 nationality

British citizens with a British passport.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked British citizens holding a British passport

Visa-free for 3 months: Israel, Lebanon, New Zealand and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 3 months.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Holders of a passport issued by Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, New Zealand.

Visa-free for 90 days: Brazil, Mexico, Japan and 50 more

53 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Holders of a passport issued by a European Union or Schengen Agreement member state

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Holders of a passport issued by Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada, Japan, Kingdom of Morocco, Korea (Republic of), Macedonia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Republic of Armenia, Serbia, Tanzania, Uruguay, Monaco.

Visa-free for 30 days: India, the US, Indonesia and 25 more

28 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Nationals of the following countries are exempted in accordance with the written instruction of the Chief Executive:

Visa-free for 14 days: Kazakhstan and Brunei

2 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Holders of a passport issued by Brunei, Republic of Kazakhstan.

Visa required: China, Pakistan, Nigeria and 4 more

7 nationalities

China (period of the endorsement, at most 90 days): Mainland residents need a Two-way Exit Permit (Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao) with a valid Exit Endorsement to Macao, issued by Mainland authorities; a PRC passport is accepted only for a 7-day transit.

Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal and Sri Lanka: visa in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate; no visa on arrival.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked 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”

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR, checked Starting from 1 July 2010, nationals of the following 6 countries are required to apply for a Macao visa in advance through a diplomatic mission of China or other representative offices accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

Visa on arrival: Ethiopia, DR Congo, Iran and 98 more

101 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa on arrival.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked Apply for an “Entry Permit” (aka “Visa-upon-arrival”) at any of the border checkpoints of the Border Control Department of the Public Security Police upon arrival at Macao; or

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of China, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Macao?

It depends on your passport: 89 nationalities are visa-free, 101 get a visa on arrival and 7 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Macao?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Macao visa-free for up to 30 days (Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Macao?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Macao visa-free for up to 30 days (Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR (Macao SAR Government Portal, service PS-1474), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Macao SAR Government Portal / PSP: Immigration clearance of non-residents (visa exemptions, limits of stay)gov.mo · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. PSP: Application for a Macao visa through Chinese diplomatic missionsfsm.gov.mo · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Macao Government Tourism Office: Entry requirementsmacaotourism.gov.mo · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Public Security Police Force of Macao SAR. No change since.

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