Advance Macao Visitor Visa

Persons who are not exempted from a ‘visa’ or ‘Prior Authorization to Enter’ [Note: Please refer to the Persons Exempted from a ‘Visa’ or ‘Prior Authorization to Enter’ by Law] can apply for a ‘visa’ for the Macao Special Administrative Region, but not a ‘visa-upon-arrival’ or ‘Prior Authorization to Enter’, in advance through the diplomatic missions of China or other representative offices accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

Starting from 1 July 2010, nationals of the following 6 countries are required to apply for a Macao visa in advance through a diplomatic mission of China or other representative offices accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. They cannot apply for Authorization to Enter and Stay (so-called ‘visa-upon-arrival’) at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival at Macao.

Bangladesh 2. Nepal 3. Nigeria 4. Pakistan 5. Sri Lanka 6. Vietnam

For the purpose of study at a higher education institution:

For the purpose of work:

For the purpose of stay as family of non-resident workers:

For the purpose of group tour:

For other purposes (e.g.: individual travel, family visit, stay or reside as dependant, etc.):

Diplomatic visa; (2) Official visa; (3) Ordinary visitor visa.

Valid for single entry within 3 months, 14 days of stay; (2) Valid for 2 entries within 3 months, 14 days of stay; (3) Valid for multiple entries within 6 months, 14 days of stay; (4) Valid for multiple entries within 1 year, 30 days of stay; (5) Valid for multiple entries within 2 years, 30 days of stay.

According to Article 4 of Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021, during entry to the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), non-residents’ passport, travel document and any other document accepted for the purpose of immigration control should be valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended period of stay in the Macao SAR.

Proof of financial status (e.g. latest bank statement, savings account deposits, employment proof, etc.); 4. Proof of transportation and accommodation arrangements (e.g. round-trip flight bookings, hotel reservation receipts, etc.); 5. Proof of purpose of visit

non-residents who fail to prove that they possess the appropriate means of subsistence for their intended period of stay or the resources for purchasing the return transportation ticket will be refused entry to the Macao SAR according to the law.

According to Article 4 of Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021, during entry to the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), non-residents’ passport, travel document and any other document accepted for the purpose of immigration control should be valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended period of stay in the Macao SAR.

Diplomatic missions of China, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Regular application: USD30, an additional USD15 per accompanying child

Vetting process of the Macao Public Security Police Force usually takes 7 working days