American passport · Macau · checked 2026-10-11

Do American citizens need a visa for Macau?

The short answerNo. American citizens don’t need a visa for Macau for stays of 30 days. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.mo. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

Macau entry rules for American citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay30 days
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for an American passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Macau entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for an American passport.

Visa-exempt except US diplomatic passports. On the Chief Executive's visa-exemption list; general maximum stay 30 days (extension possible at the Immigration Department).

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 90 days beyond the intended stay.

Questions

The short answers.

Do American citizens need a visa for Macau?

No. American citizens don’t need a visa for Macau for stays of 30 days.

How long can American citizens stay in Macau?

30 days. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do American citizens apply?

On the official site, gov.mo. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Macau visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.