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Macau Prior Authorization to Enter

10 facts quoted from the official source

Advance entry authorisation for a non-exempt traveller, including the published agent route for six specified nationalities.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Advance Authorization RequiredPersons who are not exempted from a visa or Prior Authorization to Enter may apply for the advance authorisation.
  • Special Agent Route NationalitiesThe service publishes an agent application route for nationals of the six listed countries.
  • Macao Family GroundThe special agent route is also available where the applicant has a qualifying family member working or living in Macao.
  • Mainland Or No Local Chinese MissionThe special agent route is available where the applicant is in Mainland China or no relevant Chinese mission is located at the place of residence.
Also stated by the source
  • Authorization Use Window DaysThe prior authorisation should be used within a maximum of 120 days from grant.
  • Eligibility summaryPersons who are not exempted from a visa or Prior Authorization to Enter may apply for the advance authorisation.
  • Entry Purpose ScopeThe applicant must truthfully declare the purpose of travel.
  • Official source basisPersons who are not exempted from a visa or Prior Authorization to Enter may apply for the advance authorisation.
  • Report summaryPersons who are not exempted from a visa or Prior Authorization to Enter may apply for the advance authorisation.
  • Supporting documentsProof of the qualifying relationship must meet the statutory requirements.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Macau?
The official source states: Advance entry authorisation for a non-exempt traveller, including the published agent route for six specified nationalities.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.mo page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.moLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Macau government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other short stay & visit routes to Macau

3 other short stay & visit routes to Macau.

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