Vietnamese passport · Macau · checked 2026-10-11

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Macau?

The short answerYes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Macau. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to fsm.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 Vietnamese citizens.

VerdictVisa needed before you fly
DocumentMacao visa (apply in advance)
StayAs granted
ValidityAs issued
When to applyBefore travel, through a Chinese embassy or consulate
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

Worth knowing

The details for a Vietnamese passport.

Since 1 Jul 2010, Vietnamese nationals must get a Macao visa in advance through a Chinese embassy/consulate; visa on arrival is not available to them.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 90 days beyond the intended stay.

Questions

The short answers.

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Macau?

Yes. Vietnamese citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Macau.

How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Macau?

As granted. Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Vietnamese citizens apply?

Before travel, through a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Where do Vietnamese citizens apply?

On the official site, fsm.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

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