Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of China need a visa for Macao SAR China?
ChinaMacao SAR ChinaVisa requiredNationals of China need a visa for short stays in Macao SAR China.
- Note
- Mainland residents need a Two-way Exit Permit with a valid Exit Endorsement to Macao (not a visa); PRC passport holders only in transit up to 7 days.
Diaspora: about 317,977 people born in China live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Macao visitor entryMacao 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.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.