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Macau is generally very open in its approach to admit tourists and short term business visitors. Passport holders of 65 countries are exempt from a visa to Macau for a certain period. Most nationalities are permitted to obtain a visa on arrival at the border control, usually permitting a stay of 30 days. If you want to visit for a longer period you can seek a visa in advance. The Macau Immigration Service website advises that outside China you should contact a consulate that issues visas for the mainland. However, it seems that not all consulates are providing this service and refer you to the main Immigration Office in Macau. Its contact information:
Hotline: office hour: (853)83940553 or (853)83940542 or (853)83940563
non office hour: (853)28370777
Fax: (853)28374300
Mail: Macao P.O. Box 1089
E-mail : info@dsi.gov.mo
Visa Prices
From a pricing point of view, there are three types of tourist visa, but there is no difference between them once issued. These are the prices when applying in Macau.
• Individual - MOP$100, children under 12 years of age pay MOP$50.
• Family Passport - MOP$200
• Group - MOP$ 50 per person for genuine groups of 10 or more
(MOP$ is the abbreviation for the Macau currency, the Pataca. It is worth a little less than the HK dollar which is readily accepted in Macau on a ‘one for one’ basis.)
Business Visa
Generally, the same rules apply for a business visa as for tourist visas according to your nationality. How long you are permitted to stay is determined when you arrive at Immigration Control and declare that you intend to conduct business. The duration allowed is normally the same as applies to a normal tourist of your nationality.
Study Visa
The prospective student can apply for a student visa from the Immigration Office in Macau.
Residence Visa
The rules vary according to nationality and the nature of what someone plans to do. The visa can be obtained in Macau from the Immigration Office with more information, in Chinese version only
Countries Whose Passport Holders Enjoy Visa-Free Access to Macao SAR
| Country | Visa Free Period | Country | Visa Free Period |
| Andorra | 90 Days | Malaysia | 30 Days |
| Australia | 30 Days | Mali | 90 Days |
| Austria | 90 Days | Malta | 90 Days |
| Belgium | 90 Days | Mexico | 90 Days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 Days | Monaco | 30 Days |
| Brazil | 90 Days | Mongolia | 90 Days |
| Bulgaria | 90 Days | Namibia | 30 Days |
| Canada | 30 Days | New Zealand | 30 Days |
| Cape Verde | 90 Days | Norway | 90 Days |
| Chile | 30 Days | Philippines | 30 Days |
| Croatia | 90 Days | Poland | 90 Days |
| Cyprus | 90 Days | Portugal | 90 Days |
| Czech Republic | 90 Days | Romania | 90 Days |
| Denmark | 90 Days | Samoa | 30 Days |
| Dominica | 90 Days | Seychelles | 30 Days |
| Egypt | 90 Days | Singapore | 30 Days |
| Estonia | 90 Days | Slovakia | 90 Days |
| Finland | 90 Days | Slovenia | 90 Days |
| France | 90 Days | South Africa | 30 Days |
| Germany | 90 Days | South Korea | 90 Days |
| Greece | 90 Days | Spain | 90 Days |
| Hungary | 90 Days | Sweden | 90 Days |
| Iceland | 90 Days | Switzerland | 90 Days |
| India | 30 Days | Thailand | 30 Days |
| Indonesia | 30 Days | Tanzania | 90 Days |
| Ireland | 90 Days | Netherlands | 90 Days |
| Israel | 90 Days | Turkey | 30 Days |
| Italy | 90 Days | U.S.A | 30 Days |
| Japan | 90 Days | U.K. | 180 Days |
| Kiribati | 30 Days | Uruguay | 30 Days |
| Latvia | 90 Days | ||
| Lebanon | 90 Days | ||
| Liechtenstein | 30 Days | ||
| Lithuania | 90 Days | ||
| Luxembourg | 90 Days |
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Travelers' Voices on Macau Visa
1.
Nov. 20,2009 22:38 Reply
Mr.Majed(Saudi Arabia) said:
i have Saudi Arabian passport and i live in Australia.
how can i get visa to enter Macau if need so??
Nov. 21,2009 04:36
Mr.Ethan replied:
You need a visa to enter Macau which can be applied at the local China Embassy or consulate in Australia.
2.
Nov. 20,2009 22:11 Reply
Mr.PERERA(SRI LANKA) said:
WE WERE STAYING IN MACAU FROM 1986 TO 1999, OUR KIDS WERE BORN IN MACAU.(1989 & 1995),OUR MACAU id CARD NOS ARE 5/189835/1,5/190208/8, 5/190667/5 AND 1/254623/0, I WAS WORKING IN A PORTUGUESE CO, AS A CIVIL ENGINEER, i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER OUR ID CARD ARE STILL VALID?., WE HAVE DESICED TO GO BACKC AN STAY, CAN WE?
Nov. 21,2009 04:35
Mr.Zachary replied:
I don't think you can go back to macau with your former ID card, you'd better search some practical help from the China Embassy in Portugal.
3.
Nov. 19,2009 21:10 Reply
Ms.joy(vietnam) said:
hi, may I know what are the things i need to prepare to apply for Macau on arrival visa? Iam a Vietnamese.
Nov. 20,2009 04:42
Mr.Owen replied:
Please enquire the Macau immigration Office directly through the contacts below:
E-mail: info@dsi.gov.mo
Phone: (853)83940553 or (853)83940542 or (853)83940563, or (853)28370777
Fax: (853)28374300
4.
Nov. 18,2009 09:35 Reply
Mr.majed(Saudi Arabia) said:
hi there,
i have Saudi Arabian passport and i live in Australia.
i want to visit Macau.
how can i get visa if i need to?
thank you
Nov. 18,2009 21:21
Mrs.Amanda replied:
You can apply for the Macau visa from the China Embassy or Consulate in Australia.
5.
Nov. 17,2009 19:58 Reply
Mr.Lawrence(Singapore) said:
Hi,
I planinng to visit Macau on 22Nov09 for 4 days. However, my passport is only valid till Apr2010 (less than 6 months). Is that ok?
Nov. 17,2009 22:15
Mr.Simon replied:
I think its ok.
6.
Nov. 17,2009 15:22 Reply
Mr.yasser(iraq) said:
hi im an iraqi national. would it be possible for me to get a business visa to macau? what would be the requirements and procedures if possible? thanks in advance
Nov. 17,2009 22:14
Mr.Steven replied:
its' possible. As for the info. about Macau Business visa, please contact the Immigration Office in Macau directly through the following ways:
E-mail: info@dsi.gov.mo
Phone:(853)83940553 or (853)83940542 or (853)83940563, or (853)28370777
Fax: (853)28374300
7.
Nov. 14,2009 21:31 Reply
Ms.Rachelle(Malaysia) said:
Hi, Im a Filipina and im currently in Malaysia as a student, if i want to go to macau to apply as a student also, what should i do?
Nov. 15,2009 01:03
Mr.Alex(Hong Kong of China) replied:
You can go to Macau and apply a visa-on-arrival, but the immigration officers maybe ask you to provide travel expenses certificate, such as travel cheque, etc, your original passport, and other requirements, if you satisfy these, you can get the visa-on-arrival, otherwise, you can't get it.
8.
Nov. 14,2009 11:34 Reply
Mr.man bir tamang(Nepal) said:
i am nepalese pasport holder. i would like to visit macau. where would i apply for visa/ please sugest me.
Nov. 14,2009 22:36
Ms.Wendy replied:
You can apply for visa on arrival when you arrive in Macau.
9.
Nov. 14,2009 01:01 Reply
Mr.karan(nepal) said:
dear sir/mam
i would like to visit macau for short period 30 days.can i get visa on arrival.i just heard that macau visit visa closed for nepal passport holders is that true or not ?please kindly waiting your reply.thank you
Nov. 14,2009 04:33
Mr.Jose replied:
You should ask the China Embassy in Nepal for exact answer.
10.
Nov. 12,2009 12:45 Reply
Mr.MD MAHBUBUR RAHMAN(Bangladesh) said:
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DEAR SIR,
HAVE A GOOD DAY.I AM A CITIZEN OF PEOPLLE`S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH. I WANT TO VISIT MACAU FOR STUDY PURPOSE.I HAVE GOT INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS UNIVERSITY IN MACAU.NOW I WANT TO VISIT MACAU & ALSO VISIT THE UNIVERSITY IN PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES IN MACAU.
I HAVE ALSO VISITED THE WEBSITE OF THE MACAU IMMIGRATION & SEEN THAT THERE IS ALSO POSSIBLITY TO TAKE THE MACAU VISA ON ARRIVAL FROM MACAU AIRPORT.
AS A BANGLADESHI NATIONAL MAY I GET MACAU VISA ON ARRIVAL FROM MACAU AIRPORT?PLEASE LET ME KNOW FROM WHERE & HOW CAN I GET MACAU VISA AS THERE IS NO MACAU EMBASSY IN BANGLADESH.
I AM WAITING FOR YOUR KIND REPPLY,
THANKING YOU,
YOUR`S TRUELY,
(MD.MAHBUBUR RAHMAN)
Nov. 12,2009 21:15
Mr.Nigel replied:
If you want to study in Macau, I think you may have to apply for a Macau Study visa in advance, which can be applied at the China Embassy in Bangladesh.