Citizens of some countries are allowed to visit Macao for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a visa for 7-180 days (depending on the country from which you are entering).

Chinese citizens who do not reside in Macao must have valid travel documents to stay in Macao for a limited period of time.

Citizens of other countries must obtain a visa from Chinese embassies/consulates/diplomatic missions or obtain permission to stay in Macao for various purposes.

Citizens of some countries can obtain a Macao visa on arrival.

Please follow the link to find out the conditions of entry from your country.

Macao visa on arrival

The Macao visa on arrival is valid for 30 days and can be used for multiple entry.

Required documents for obtaining a visa:

• A passport that must be valid for at least one month after the date of your return

• Arrival card application - must be completed at border checkpoints

• Confirmation of your place of residence (hotel booking, etc.)

• Other documents confirming your intended visit

Visa fee 

Individual visa – 100 MOP (13 dollars USA)

Family passport – 200 MOP (25 dollars USA)

Children under 12-50 MOP (7 dollars USA)

Group Tour (at least 10 participants organized by one travel agency, present a collective travel document) - 50 MOP per person (7 dollars USA)

Where can I apply for a Macao visa on arrival?

You apply for a Macao visa upon arrival at Macao International Airport. 

Visa to Macao through Chinese embassies/consulates / diplomatic missions.

Foreigners must apply for a visa at the Chinese embassies if they:

• Don’t have the right to visa-free entry to Macao

• Citizens of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Visa validity period:

One-time entry-valid for 3 months

Double entry-valid for 6 months

Multiple entry-valid for 6 months

The length of stay is 14 days from each entry.

Required documents for obtaining a visa:

• Application form

• Two photos

• Passport and a copy of the main page. Please note that the passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay

• Copy of your identity card

• Copy of your residence permit/visa (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

• Round-trip flights

• Hotel booking confirmation

• Confirmation of the session purpose

Please note that the embassy may require additional documents.

Macao visa processing period

The average time to apply for a Macao visa is 15 business days. It depends on your country of visa application.

Macao visa commission

The Macao visa fee is 30-100. The amount of the fee may be very different depending on your nationality and country of application.

Where can I apply for a Macao visa?

You apply for a Macao visa at Visa Application Centers, embassies, or consulates in China, depending on who accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If they are not available in your country, you need to contact the nearest embassy or Consulate at your address. 

Permission to enter and stay in Macao

The application for a permit to enter and stay in Macao can be made by foreigners who:

• Don’t have the right to enter the country without a visa

• Those who live in mainland China 

• Don’t have an embassy/consulate or diplomatic mission of China in or near their country of residence

• Intention to visit a family member or relative who lives or works in Macao

The Macao entry and stay permit must be used within 120 days from the date of its granting, otherwise the permit will expire. A foreigner has the right to multiple entry within the granted period of stay and should not apply for another visa or entry permit. 

Required documents for obtaining a permit to enter and stay

• Application form

• Two photos

• Passport and a copy of the main page. Please note that the passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay

• Copy of your identity card

• Round-trip flights

• Hotel booking confirmation

• Confirmation of the session purpose

Term of registration of a permit for entry and stay

The average period for issuing an entry and stay permit is 15 business days.

Visa fee 

Individual - 100 MOP (13 dollars USA)

Family passport – 200 MOP (25 dollars USA)

Children under 12 - 50 MOP (7 dollars USA)

Group Tour (at least 10 participants organized by one travel agency, present a collective travel document) - 50 MOP per person (7 dollars USA)

Where can I apply for an entry and stay permit?

You are applying for a Macao permit to enter and stay with the Taipa, Macao public security police. 

Additional documents

When entering Macao, a foreigner must have:

• Passport or other valid travel document;

• A valid visa or other valid document granting the right to enter and stay in this territory, if required;

• Negative PCR test result for coronavirus

• In case of transit through Macao to another state — a permit to enter another state or a permit to stay in another state.