Macau visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Macau. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.
GBR
United Kingdom
MAC
Macau
No visa needed
British citizens with British passports can visit Macau without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 180 days (6 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for British citizens in Macau
Visit Macau visa-free for up to 6 months
- All classes of British nationality qualify.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Macau.
Ways into Macau
Your passport decides whether you need a visa.
Visa not required For your passportBritish citizen visa-free stayBritish citizens with British passports can visit Macau without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your passport says you are a British citizen.
- Prepare your travel tickets and proof of money.
- Show your documents at the border.
Documents required
- British citizen passport
- Passport covering stay plus 90 days
- Onward or return ticket where needed
- Proof of enough money
- The limit is 6 calendar months; no fixed day count is given.
- This stay limit does not cover every type of British nationality.
Visa on arrivalArrival entry permitEligible visitors who need entry permission can apply at a Macau border checkpoint.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- MOP 200
How to apply
- Check that you qualify for an arrival permit.
- Go to the border checkpoint's Visa Room.
- Show your documents and choose single or multiple entry.
- Pay the fee.
- Check the date you must leave.
Documents required
- Passport covering stay plus 90 days
- Onward or return ticket where needed
- Proof of enough money
- Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam nationals normally need advance visas.
- Some accredited officials and their families have an exception with required official documents.
Visa requiredAdvance visitor visaApply through a Chinese embassy or visa centre before your visit.
- Stay
- 14–30 days
- Fee
- £23
How to apply
- Check which Chinese embassy or visa centre serves you.
- Fill in the Macau visa form.
- Gather the documents that office asks for.
- Submit your form and pay the fees.
- Get the decision before you travel.
Documents required
- Completed Macau visa form
- Passport details and used pages
- Proof of money
- Travel and stay plans
- Proof of visit purpose
- Past visas where needed
- Other documents your office requests
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Apply through a named Chinese Visa Application Centre.
- Standard centre fee: 66 GBP.
- Express costs 19 GBP extra; express centre fee: 78 GBP.
- Referral fee: 15 GBP when needed for Macau review over 21 days normally; timing varies.
- Visa length and entry count vary; stays are 14 or 30 days.
- Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam ordinary passports normally need advance visas.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Public Security Police Force — Immigration Clearance of Non-residents of Macao
- Public Security Police Force — Immigration FAQs
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- Authorization to Enter and Stay — service coverage and eligibility
- Prior Authorization to Enter — application
- Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students — eligibility
- Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students — application and renewal
- Non-resident Worker's Identification Card — application
- Special Authorization to Stay for Family Members of Non-resident Workers — eligibility
- Family members of non-resident workers — stay application
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- Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute — Visa Information
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs D G MNo adapter
- MoneyMOP P
- Time+16h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Macau trip
- Historic Macau PeninsulaSee churches, temples, fortresses and old streets that mix Portuguese and Chinese influences.
- Largo do Senado and the Ruins of St. Paul'sExplore the historic centre and the souvenir shops along the streets between these landmarks.
- Taipa villageVisit a pretty village on an island also known for Portuguese and Macanese restaurants.
- Coloane villageExplore another pretty village and the quieter southern part of Macau.
Scams to watch for in Macau
- Lost-wallet plea for food moneyA stranger claims to have lost their wallet and not eaten all day. They ask for money to buy food. The people involved are often neatly dressed. Police have warned visitors against giving them money.
- Group distraction pickpocketingPickpockets often work in groups. One person distracts you while another takes your valuables.
- Cheap ferry-terminal ride with forced shopping stopsA tout offers a cheap ride into town. The ride first takes you to shops that pay the tout commission. If you refuse to enter, you may be dropped somewhere other than your destination.
About Macau
Macau is a special administrative region of China on the west side of the Pearl river delta.
- Money
- Macanese pataca (P)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +853
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Questions
Are there special rules for British citizens visiting Macau?
British citizens can enter Macau without a visa for up to 6 months.
Do british citizens need a visa for Macau?
British citizens do not need a visa for Macau. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Macau?
Up to 180 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do macanese citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Macanese citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 180 days.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Macau?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Macau are easier for british citizens?
China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolia South Korea, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Macau?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Macau?
Macanese pataca (P). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Macau?
Portuguese and Chinese.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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