Macao visitor entry
visa exemption, visa on arrival, advance visa
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.
Visiting Macao SAR China
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Life in Macao SAR China
Money
3
Currency
Macanese Pataca
MOP
Macanese Pataca
Cost of living
62
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
7–12%
Income tax (national)
Professional tax at 7%-12% on annual income above a MOP 144,000 exemption (MOP 198,000 for over-65s/disabled); the 2026 Budget Law 13/2025 sets a 30% deduction on the calculated tax, and residents get a 60% refund of prior-year tax up to MOP 14,000.
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Who it’s for
Tourists and short-term visitors to Macao.
Eligibility
Visa-exempt nationals
Nationals of 88 countries listed by Chief Executive order are visa-exempt for Macao.
- Includes the US (except diplomatic passports), UK, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia and EU states
Official wording
88 countries listed by Chief Executive order, including the US (except diplomatic passports), UK, Canada, Australia, India, Indonesia and EU states.
Advance visa required
Apply for a visa in advance if you are from Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka or Vietnam.
- Apply via a Chinese mission (since 1 July 2010)
- A Prior Authorization to Enter applies in limited cases
Official wording
Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam nationals must apply in advance via a Chinese mission (since 1 July 2010), or via a Prior Authorization to Enter in limited cases.
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended stay.
90 days
Passport validity needed
Official wording
Valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended stay.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistPassport valid 90 days beyond stay
- FeesVisa on arrival - individual, single entry
- Steps to applyCheck exemption list and stay period
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- 3 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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