Macau Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

Visa-free nationalities
88
Visa on arrival
104
eTA / e-Visa
0
Total streamlined
192
Visa required in advance
6

Macau's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. If your nationality is not listed as visa-free or visa on arrival, you will need to apply for a Macau tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free

Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Macau Visa-Free (88)

Passport holders from these countries can enter Macau without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.

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Visa on arrival

Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Macau (104)

Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Macau border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.

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Fees

Macau Visa Fees (updated 28 Jul 2026)

  • Visa on arrival (Authorization to Enter and Stay) - individual, single entry

    stay up to 30 daysofficial sourcegov.mo โ†—

    MOP 200 (~$25)

  • Visa on arrival - individual, multiple entry

    multiple entries within 30 daysofficial sourcegov.mo โ†—

    MOP 300 (~$37)

  • Visa on arrival - family passport

    stay up to 30 daysofficial sourcegov.mo โ†—

    MOP 400 (~$50)

  • Visa on arrival - child under 12 (individual passport)

    stay up to 30 daysofficial sourcegov.mo โ†—

    MOP 100 (~$12)

  • Visa on arrival - group (10+ persons, collective travel document)

    stay up to 30 daysofficial sourcegov.mo โ†—

    MOP 100 (~$12)

  • Advance Macau visa via Chinese embassy/consulate

    official sourcefsm.gov.mo โ†—

    USD 30

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Transit

Macau Transit Visa

Macau publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Stay

Allows travellers transiting through Macau with a confirmed onward journey to remain in Macau for up to 7 days without a visa.

up to 7 dayson arrival

Applicant must hold a valid onward/return ticket. Transit stay is granted at the border checkpoint. Passport must be valid for the period of stay.

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FAQ

Macau Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Macau?

It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Macau visa-free or with a visa on arrival. If your country is not listed, you will likely need to apply for a Macau tourist visa in advance at an embassy or consulate.

Which countries can visit Macau without a visa?

88 countries can visit Macau without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Macau.

How do I apply for a Macau tourist visa?

If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Macau, you typically need to apply at a Macau embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Travel insurance
  • Proof of sufficient funds

Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.

How long can I stay in Macau without a visa?

The maximum visa-free stay duration in Macau varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.

By nationality

Macau Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step Macau visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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