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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Macao SAR China

3 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1
Skilled migration 1

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Visiting Macao SAR China

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

88 passports visa-free
154 passports get a visa on arrival
7 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Macao visitor entry
Macao is a Special Administrative Region of China with its own immigration law (Law No. 16/2021), applied by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). A mainland Chinese visa does not cover Macao. Nationals of 88 countries are visa-exempt for periods from 14 days to 6 months; most others can get a visa on arrival for up to 30 days. Nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam must apply in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Macao non-resident worker
Employers in Macao hire foreign staff as non-resident workers. The employer first needs an employment authorisation (with the Labour Affairs Bureau consulted), and the worker then gets a Non-resident Worker's Identification Card from the PSP Residence and Stay Affairs Department. The card is renewed with the employment authorisation and changes if the worker moves to an approved new employer.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Skilled migration1 pathway

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