Macau Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
A passport valid for at least one month is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passport Note
Note that most neighbouring countries require six months' validity on passports.
Visas
Visas to Macau are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
• UK nationals for stays of up to six months.
• Nationals of EU countries (other than the UK) for stays of up to 90 days.
• Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 30 days.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact a Chinese embassy for visa requirements.
Types and Cost
Visa on arrival: MOP$100 for individuals or MOP$50 per head for groups.
Validity
The validity of visas (if required) depends upon factors including the nationality of the applicant. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
Transit
A visa is not normally required for transit passengers who remain in the airport international lounge.
Application to
If you do require a visa, then in many cases you can obtain it at the border, but visitors of some nationalities need to apply in advance at a Chinese embassy, so check in advance. If there is no embassy in your place of residence, then it is possible to apply to the Immigration Service (www.fsm.gov.mo) for ‘authorisation to enter and stay’. This authorisation, if granted, will usually allow for a stay of up to 30 days.
Temporary residence
If you require a temporary residence permit, you must apply to the Immigration Department or to the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (www.ipim.gov.mo), depending on your circumstances. An interview takes place, and you need to provide a variety of documentation. To work in Macau, you need a work permit (known as a ‘blue card’). The application process can take up to six months.
Working days
Most nationalities requiring visas can obtain them quickly at the border. If a visa is required from the embassy, then the normal service in London, for example, takes four to 10 working days; express service is three working days.
Sufficient Funds
Visitors may be required to prove that they have sufficient funds for their time in Macau.
Entry Documents
In most cases, a passport is required for entry. However, other identification may be accepted in some cases: holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card, Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Re-entry Permit, for example.
Extension of stay
Applications to extend your stay by up to 90 days must be made to the Immigration Department at least five days before your current authorisation to stay expires.
Entry with pets
If coming from a country with low or zero incidence of rabies, pets will not be quarantined as long as the regulations are followed. The pet must be provided with a microchip, after which it must be vaccinated for rabies. This will be followed by a blood test to check for rabies antibodies, after which a Macau veterinary certificate will be issued (this will need to be endorsed by the relevant authority in your country of residence).
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 495 2266
Website: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng
Address: , Suite 110, 3505 International Place N.W, Washington DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Chinese Embassy Chancery: Mon-Fri 0900-1730; The Visa Section: Mon-Fri 0930-1430
British Consulate-General Hong Kong
There is no British embassy in Macau. For assistance, contact the Consulate-General in Hong Kong.
Telephone: +852 2901 3000
Website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/consular-enquiries-in-hong-kong
Address: , 1 Supreme Court Road, Hong Kong, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0830-1715.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7299 4049.
Website: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
Address: , 31 Portland Place, London , W1B 1QD,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-120, 1400-1700.
