Macao SAR entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Macao SAR depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
32 of 33 passports verified on official pages · 1 not checked yet, marked below.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 6 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| India | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| China (mainland) | Special permit | Per endorsement, up to 90 days | Exit-entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (two-way permit) with an Exit Endorsement to MacaoApply: Apply to the mainland Public Security Bureau exit-entry office | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 1 year | Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or HK Re-entry Permit | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | Not checked yetUse the official page for this passport. | Official page | Not verified | ||
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Macao visa (apply in advance)Apply: Before travel, through a Chinese embassy or consulate | Official page | Verified |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Indonesia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Australia | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 3 months | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | As granted | Macao visa (apply in advance)Apply: Before travel, through a Chinese embassy or consulate | Official page | Verified |
| South Africa | Visa-free | 30 days | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
At least 90 days beyond the intended stay. Safe standard: 3 months beyond the day you leave.
Border systems for every visitor
No ETA. Nationals not on the exemption list can get a visa on arrival at the checkpoint (30 days), except nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, who must apply in advance through a Chinese embassy/consulate.
Onward ticket
Onward or return ticket required, unless you can prove residence in mainland China or Hong Kong.
Proof of funds
MOP 5,000 (stay up to 7 days), MOP 10,000 (8-14 days), MOP 15,000 (15-21 days), MOP 20,000 (over 21 days).
Travel insurance
Not an entry requirement.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk (FCDO).
Cash to declare at customs
Declare cash and convertible assets over MOP 120,000 (or equivalent).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Import, export and distribution of e-cigarettes, vaporizers and refills is prohibited, with heavy fines.
Travelling with children
A child with one or both parents who are PRC nationals is treated as a PRC citizen.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Macao SAR. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign employees hired by Macao employers
Stay: Linked to employment
Employer-sponsored
Study
Students admitted to Macao institutions
Stay: Length of studies
Admission by a Macao institution
Long stay
Visitors needing to stay longer than granted
Apply at the Immigration Department before expiry
Family
Family of Macao residents, or of non-resident workers
Tourist
Visa-exempt nationals (88 countries) enter visa-free; most others get a 30-day visa on arrival; 6 nationalities must apply in advance
Stay: 30 days general; 90 days, 3 months, 6 months or 14 days for some nationalities
Passport valid 90 days beyond stay, onward ticket, funds
Official fee: VOA MOP 200 (single) / MOP 300 (multiple)
Nationals required to apply in advance (e.g. Nigeria, Vietnam)
Stay: As granted
Apply via a PRC embassy/consulate or MFA-accredited office
Other
Applicants approved for residence in Macao
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.