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Macau visas

Macau visa on arrival

Eligible travellers can apply for an entry permit when they arrive. An approved application allows a stay of up to 30 days.

Ways to get a Macau visa on arrival

  1. Individual entry permit

    Visa on arrival

    Eligible travellers applying with an individual passport qualify. Children under 12 have a lower fee.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days once approved.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entry.
    Fee
    MOP 200 single entry or MOP 300 multiple entry. Children under 12: MOP 100 single entry or MOP 150 multiple entry.
    1. Apply for an Entry Permit on arrival.
    2. Pay the fee for single or multiple entry.

  2. Family-passport entry permit

    Visa on arrival

    Eligible travellers using a family passport qualify for the family-passport rate.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days once approved.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entry.
    Fee
    MOP 400 single entry or MOP 600 multiple entry.
    1. Apply for an Entry Permit on arrival using the family passport.
    2. Pay the fee for single or multiple entry.

  3. Group entry permit

    Visa on arrival

    Groups of at least 10 people qualify if one travel manager organises the group and they present a collective travel document.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days once approved.
    Entries
    Single or multiple entry.
    Fee
    MOP 100 single entry or MOP 150 multiple entry.
    1. Present the group's collective travel document when applying on arrival.
    2. Pay the fee for single or multiple entry.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry generally need an entry permit, unless they must obtain a visa before travel.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need this permit.

How to apply

  1. Check that you qualify for an entry permit on arrival.
  2. Apply for the permit when you arrive in Macau.
  3. Pay the fee for your entry type.

What to bring

  • A genuine travel document.
  • A family passport if applying at the family-passport rate.
  • A collective travel document if applying at the group rate.

Good to know

  • The group rate requires at least 10 people, organised by one travel manager and presenting a collective travel document.
  • Fees are stated as updated in October 2025. MOP means Macanese patacas.
  • Nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and United States diplomatic passport holders, generally need advance visas. Hong Kong permanent identity card holders and certain diplomatic or official passport holders have exceptions.
  • An Authorization to Enter and Stay through a representative in Macau is another route. Travellers required to obtain an advance visa can use it only if there is no Chinese diplomatic mission in their country or region of residence.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Macau?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry generally need an entry permit, unless they must obtain a visa before travel. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need this permit.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Macau?

There are 3 options: Individual entry permit (a visa at the border); Family-passport entry permit (a visa at the border); Group entry permit (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Macau visa on arrival?

Up to 30 days once approved.

How much does a Macau visa on arrival cost?

Individual: MOP 200 single entry or MOP 300 multiple entry. Family passport: MOP 400 or MOP 600. Children under 12 with an individual passport: MOP 100 or MOP 150. Qualifying groups: MOP 100 or MOP 150.

What documents do I need for a Macau visa on arrival?

A genuine travel document.; A family passport if applying at the family-passport rate.; A collective travel document if applying at the group rate..

How do I apply for a Macau visa on arrival?

1. 1. Check that you qualify for an entry permit on arrival. 2. 2. Apply for the permit when you arrive in Macau. 3. 3. Pay the fee for your entry type.

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

The group rate requires at least 10 people, organised by one travel manager and presenting a collective travel document.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival rules?

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

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