Macau Visa
Macau (Macao), as Special Administrative Region (SARs), has separate visa policies from the mainland of china. Macau has its own visa policy, and the Chinese visa does not grant entry permission to Macau. You may need separate visa arrangements when traveling to Macau, even if you possess a Chinese visa.
Travelers from 81 countries enjoy visa exemption or entry permit-free access to Macau for a specified period.
Macau Visa-Free Countries List
Ordinary passport holders of the following countries are allowed to enter Macau without a visa for a specified period.
| Countries/Regions | Limit of Stay |
| Brunei | Maximum of 14 days |
| Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Malaysia, Monaco, Namibia, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, the US, Uruguay | Maximum of 30 days |
| Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland; Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Croatia, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada, Japan, Kingdom of Morocco, Korea (Republic of), Macedonia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Republic of Armenia, Serbia, Tanzania, Uruguay. | Maximum of 90 days |
| Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, New Zealand | Maximum of 3 months |
| The UK | Maximum of 6 months |
Notes:
1. Holders of Taiwan Compatriot Permit, also called Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (台湾居民来往大陆通行证) are also qualified for a 30-day visa-free stay in Macau.
2. Holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re-entry Permit can stay in Macau without a visa for up to 1 year.
48-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Macau
Passengers who arrive at Macau International Airport for transit to other destinations (including China Mainland) within 48 hours can enter and stay in Macau without a visa or entry permit within this period.
Who needs a visa for Macau?
Visa Upon Arrival
Visitors not exempted from a visa or entry permit can apply for a visa upon arrival at the “Visa Room” of the border checkpoint when arriving in Macau. Once the application is approved, there is a maximum of 30 days' stay.
Macau Visa on Arrival Fees (Macau Port Visa Cost)
| Types | Fees |
| Individual | MOP 200~300 |
| Family Passport | MOP 400~600 |
| Children under the age of 12 | MOP 100~200 |
| Groups comprised of at least 10 people organized by a single travel manager and presenting a collective travel document | MOP 100~200 per head |
Notes:
1. US$1 ≈ MOP 8 (Macau Pataca, Macau's currency)
2. Persons who have paid the fee for multiple Authorizations to Enter and Stay can enjoy multiple entries within the limit of stay granted (a maximum of 30 days) without making further payments.
Pre-Arrival Visa
Starting from 1 July 2010, nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam are required to apply for a Macau visa in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate instead of applying for a visa upon arrival.
Macau SAR Visa Application
Submission of the Application
- Visa application service provider: Embassy and consulate of the People’s Republic of China
- Other entity/agency: Residence and Stay Affairs Department in Macau
Macau Visa Required Documents
- 1. A completed Macau Visa Application Form
- 2. Copy of the bio page of a valid passport/travel document
- 3. Document of financial status (e.g. bank statement)
- 4. Document of transportation to Macau and accommodation arrangement (e.g. round-trip air ticket and hotel room reservation)
- 5. Recent 1.5-inch full-face white background color passport photo
- 6. Relevant proof according to your purpose to Macau (e.g. visit- tour itinerary for visit, study- admission document of a higher institute in Macau, work- employment approval document of Macau authorities, etc.)
Macau Visa Fees
1. Application fee: USD 30
2. Additional charges:
- Communication fee for the Macao Residence and Stay Affairs Department: USD 20
- Express: USD 20
- Extra express: USD 30
Macau Visa Processing Time
- Normal: 5 working days (applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Residence and Stay Affairs Department); Approximately 3 weeks (applications that have to be related to the Macao Residence and Stay Affairs Department)
- Express: 3 working days (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Residence and Stay Affairs Department)
- Extra express: Same day or next working day (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Residence and Stay Affairs Department)
Note: Processing time starts after all necessary documents are properly submitted.
Macau Immigration Contact Details
- Tel: (853) 2872 5488
- E-mail: psp-info@fsm.gov.mo
Please note that all the above information is for reference only. For any further queries about Macau Visa, please see its official website: www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/eng/main.html
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