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Macau Visa Policy
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 one on arrival at the border control.

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 Visa-upon-arrival is no longer applicable to these nationals.

While providing the greatest convenience to visitors, the Macao SAR 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 SAR implemented 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 visiting.

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.


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 dependent basis – Macao identity card of family, document of kinship, etc.;
Stay as relative of non-resident worker – Approval document of Macao authorities;
 

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.

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