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Macau visas

Macau transit visa

Travellers who normally need a visa may enter Macau for 48 hours without one if they arrive and leave through Macau International Airport. Separate seven-day transit rules cover certain Chinese travel documents.

Ways to get a Macau transit visa

  1. 48-hour airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Nationals who normally require a visa qualify if they arrive and depart through Macau International Airport.

    Stay
    48 hours.

  2. Seven-day transit for eligible mainland Chinese travellers

    Transit without a visa

    Mainland Chinese travellers going to or from another country or territory can use the specified Chinese travel documents.

    Stay
    Up to 7 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  3. Seven-day transit with a Hong Kong passport

    Transit without a visa

    Holders of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport qualify when transiting to a third country.

    Stay
    7 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Travellers who normally need a visa can use the 48-hour airport transit exemption if they meet its conditions.

Who doesn't

Qualifying passengers arriving and departing through Macau International Airport can enter without a visa for 48 hours.

Changing planes

Leaving the airport
The 48-hour exemption allows entry into Macau. Both arrival and departure must be through Macau International Airport.
Longest transit
48 hours
Transit without a visa
Arrive and depart through Macau International Airport. Separate seven-day rules apply to eligible Chinese and Hong Kong passport transit passengers travelling to or from another country or territory.

Good to know

  • For the 48-hour exemption, arrive and depart through Macau International Airport.
  • No separate airside-only transit rules are specified.
  • The seven-day document-specific transit routes have different conditions from the 48-hour airport exemption.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Macau?

Travellers who normally need a visa can use the 48-hour airport transit exemption if they meet its conditions. Qualifying passengers arriving and departing through Macau International Airport can enter without a visa for 48 hours.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Macau?

There are 3 options: 48-hour airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Seven-day transit for eligible mainland Chinese travellers (transit without a visa); Seven-day transit with a Hong Kong passport (transit without a visa).

How long can I stay on a Macau transit visa?

48 hours under the airport transit exemption.

How long can I stay in transit in Macau?

Up to 48 hours, if you meet the conditions. Arrive and depart through Macau International Airport. Separate seven-day rules apply to eligible Chinese and Hong Kong passport transit passengers travelling to or from another country or territory.

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

For the 48-hour exemption, arrive and depart through Macau International Airport.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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