Macau Visa

Starting from 1 July 2010, nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa before arriving at the Macao Special Administrative Region. Visa-upon-arrival is no longer applicable to these nationals.

Macau is generally very open in its approach to admit tourists and short term business visitors. Nationals of 66 countries are exempt from a visa to Macau for a certain period while other nationals are permitted to obtain a visa on arrival at the border control.

While providing the greatest convenience to visitors, the Macao Special Administrative Region Government should ensure effective immigration control, combat illegal immigration and maintain public security by reviewing and updating the immigration policy on a timely basis.

In the light of these needs and the recent social situation in Macao, considering the conditions of different countries as well as the purpose and status of their nationals' past visits to Macao, the Macao Special Administrative Region will implement the following measures starting from 1 July 2010: nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa before arriving at the Macao Special Administrative Region. Visa-upon-arrival is no longer applicable to these nationals.

However, holders of a diplomatic passport may still enjoy visa-free access to Macao. In addition, the consular officials of the above six countries posted to Chinese territory, the officials of various international organizations posted to Chinese territory and their respective families may apply for an entry permit with their passport and diplomatic/consular identity card or staff card upon their arrival at Macao.

Where to Submit the application

Embassy and Consulate of the People's Republic of China

Immigration Department of Macau SAR Government

Required Documents

1. A completed Macau Visa Application Form;

2. Photocopies of the bio data page and used inside pages of a valid passport/travel document.

3. Document of financial status (e.g. bank statement, deposit in savings account, tax payment receipt, employment certificate, etc.)

4. Document of transportation to Macao and accommodation arrangement (e.g. round-trip air ticket and hotel room reservation receipts, etc.)

5. Pages carrying important information in a travel document previously used to come to Macao (if any);

6. Valid entry visa or residence visa/permit of other countries or regions (if any);

7. Recent 1.5-inch full face white background color photo.

8. Proof of purpose of visit, such as:

Leisure – Tour receipt, itinerary, etc.;

Family visit – Photocopy of residence/stay document of family in Macao;

Study – Admission document of a higher institute in Macao;

Employment – Employment approval document of Macao authorities;

Residence on dependant basis – Macao identity card of family, document of kinship, etc.;

Stay as relative of non-resident worker – Approval document of Macao authorities to stay in Macao;

Visa Fees

1. General: USD30

2. Additional charge:

(1) Communication fee of relating to the Macao Immigration Department: USD20

(2) Express Service: USD20

(3) Rush Service: USD30

Processing Time

General: 5 working days (applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Approximately 3 weeks (applications that have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Express Service: 3 working days (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Rush Service: same day or the next working day (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Note: Processing time starts from the day all necessary documents are submitted.

Types and Validity of Macau Visa

1. Types:

(1) Diplomatic visa;

(2) Official visa;

(3) Ordinary visa including Tourist, Study, Employment and Residence Visas

2. Validity:

(1) Valid for 1 entry within 3 months, 14 days of stay per entry;

(2) Valid for 2 entries within 3 months, 14 days of stay per entry;

(3) Valid for multiple entries within 6 months, 14 days of stay per entry.

Passport Holders of the Following Countries Enjoy Visa-Free Access to Macao SAR

Country	Visa Period	Country	Visa Period	Country	Visa Period
Andorra	90 Days	Australia	30 Days	Austria	90 Days
Belgium	90 Days	Bosnia	90 Days	Brazil	90 Days
Bulgaria	90 Days	Canada	30 Days	Cape Verde	90 Days
Chile	30 Days	Croatia	90 Days	Cyprus	90 Days
Czech Republic	90 Days	Denmark	90 Days	Dominica	90 Days
Egypt	90 Days	Estonia	90 Days	Finland	90 Days
France	90 Days	Germany	90 Days	Greece	90 Days
Hungary	90 Days	Iceland	90 Days	India	30 Days
Indonesia	30 Days	Ireland	90 Days	Italy	90 Days
Japan	90 Days	Kiribati	30 Days	Latvia	90 Days
Lebanon	90 Days	Liechtenstein	30 Days	Lithuania	90 Days
Luxembourg	90 Days	Macedonia	90 Days	Malaysia	30 Days
Mali	90 Days	Malta	90 Days	Mexico	90 Days
Monaco	30 Days	Mongolia	90 Days	Namibia	30 Days
New Zealand	30 Days	Norway	90 Days	Philippines	30 Days
Poland	90 Days	Portugal	90 Days	Romania	90 Days
Samoa	30 Days	Seychelles	30 Days	Singapore	30 Days
Slovakia	90 Days	Slovenia	90 Days	South Africa	30 Days
South Korea	90 Days	Spain	90 Days	Sweden	90 Days
Switzerland	90 Days	Thailand	30 Days	Tanzania	90 Days
Netherlands	90 Days	Turkey	30 Days	U.S.A	30 Days
U.K.	180 Days	Uruguay	30 Days