Do you need a visa for Macau?
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.
What your passport needs for Macau.
No visa for a short visit · 30
- American citizens
- Canadian citizens
- Mexican citizens
- Brazilian citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Turkish citizens
- Israeli citizens
- Emirati citizens
- Saudi citizens
- Indian citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Taiwanese citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Malaysian citizens
- Thai citizens
- Filipino citizens
- Indonesian citizens
- Australian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
- South African citizens
Visa needed before you travel · 2
Special permit · 1
What Macau checks.
- Before you go. 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.
- Your passport. At least 90 days beyond the intended stay.
- Onward ticket. Onward or return ticket required, unless you can prove residence in mainland China or Hong Kong.
- Money for the stay. 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.
- At the border. Non-residents can register for the automated passenger clearance system (e-channel).
- Also. Visa on arrival (checkpoint Visa Room), 30 days: MOP 200 individual single entry / MOP 300 multiple; family passport MOP 400/600; under-12s MOP 100/150; groups of 10+ MOP 100/150 per person.
- Also. Going on to mainland China needs a Chinese visa (double/multiple entry if you leave and re-enter the mainland), unless visa-free.
The visitor visas for Macau.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visit (visa-free, visa on arrival, or advance visa) VOA MOP 200 (single) / MOP 300 (multiple) | Visa-exempt nationals (88 countries) enter visa-free; most others get a 30-day visa on arrival; 6 nationalities must apply in advance | 30 days general; 90 days, 3 months, 6 months or 14 days for some nationalities |
| Macao visa through Chinese diplomatic missions | Nationals required to apply in advance (e.g. Nigeria, Vietnam) | As granted |
| Extension of Authorization to Stay | Visitors needing to stay longer than granted | |
| Non-resident Worker's Identification Card (blue card) | Foreign employees hired by Macao employers | Linked to employment |
| Special Authorization to Stay for non-resident students | Students admitted to Macao institutions | Length of studies |
Data the moment you land in Macau
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How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Macau’s official link on this page goes to gov.mo. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Macau?
It depends on your passport. Of the 33 passports NUM checks, 30 need no visa for a short visit, 2 need a visa before travelling and 1 needs a special permit. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Macau have an eVisa?
Not for most visitors: 30 of the 33 passports NUM checks need no visa for a short visit. The rest apply for a visa before they travel, and the official site, gov.mo, says how.
How long must my passport be valid for Macau?
At least 90 days beyond the intended stay.
Does NUM issue Macau visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Macau entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.