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Macau visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Macau? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

85Visa-free

0eVisa

106Visa on arrival

7Visa required

Macau entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 85 can enter Macau visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 106 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 7 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

191 of 198 passports can travel to Macau without arranging anything before departure.

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Macau entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Macau
United States of America	Visa-free (30 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (180 days)
Canada	Visa-free (30 days)
Australia	Visa-free (30 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa-free (30 days)
China	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (30 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa-free (30 days)

Macau visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Macau.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	Visa required
Africa	9	44	1
Asia	20	24	6
Europe	42	3	0
North America	5	18	0
Oceania	4	10	0
South America	5	7	0

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 85

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Argentina30 days
Armenia90 days
Australia30 days
Austria90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada30 days
Cape Verde90 days
Chile30 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica90 days
Ecuador30 days
Egypt90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia30 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Hong Kong
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
India30 days
Indonesia30 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan14 days
Kiribati30 days
Latvia90 days
Lebanon90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia30 days
Mali90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico90 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia90 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Namibia30 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia30 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino30 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles30 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan
Tanzania90 days
Thailand30 days
Turkey30 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom180 days
United States of America30 days
Uruguay90 days

Visa on arrival 106

Visa required 7

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Macau?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 85 can enter visa-free, 106 can get a visa on arrival and 7 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Macau without a visa?

85 passports have visa-free access to Macau, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Macau offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 106 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Macau?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 44 can enter Macau visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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