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Macau student visa

Students who are not Macau residents must apply for special permission to stay while studying.

Ways to get a Macau student visa

  1. Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students

    Other permit

    Non-resident students holding a valid travel document must apply.

    Stay
    Usually until 31 December if the programme continues into another year, or until the programme ends if it finishes in the same year.
    Valid for
    Usually until 31 December or the programme's final day.
    1. Visit the Foreigners Subdivision of the Serviço de Migração immigration office in Taipa with a valid travel document.
    2. Apply for the student authorization.

Who needs it

Non-resident students with a valid travel document must apply.

How to apply

  1. Bring a valid travel document to the Foreigners Subdivision of the Serviço de Migração immigration office in Taipa.
  2. Apply for Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students.

What to bring

  • A valid travel document.

Good to know

  • For renewal of a programme continuing into another year, remain enrolled at the same higher education institution in Macau.
  • Apply for renewal before the permission expires.
  • Permission for programmes continuing into another year usually expires on 31 December.

Questions

Do I need a student visa for Macau?

Non-resident students with a valid travel document must apply.

How long can I stay on a Macau student visa?

Usually until 31 December for a programme continuing into another year, or until the programme ends if it finishes in the same year.

How long is a Macau student visa valid?

Usually until 31 December or the programme's final day, depending on when the programme ends.

What documents do I need for a Macau student visa?

A valid travel document..

How do I apply for a Macau student visa?

1. 1. Bring a valid travel document to the Foreigners Subdivision of the Serviço de Migração immigration office in Taipa. 2. 2. Apply for Special Authorization to Stay for Non-resident Students.

What rules do I have to follow on a Macau student visa?

For renewal of a programme continuing into another year, remain enrolled at the same higher education institution in Macau. Apply for renewal before the permission expires.

Does my passport change whether I need a student visa for Macau?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Macau visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a student visa for Macau be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Macau student visa rules?

On Macau's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my student visa once I am in Macau?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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