Starting from 1 July 2010, nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa before arriving at the Macao Special Administrative Region. Visa-upon-arrival is no longer applicable to these nationals.

Macau is generally very open in its approach to admit tourists and short term business visitors. Nationals of 66 countries are exempt from a visa to Macau for a certain period while other nationals are permitted to obtain one on arrival at the border control.

While providing the greatest convenience to visitors, the Macao SAR Government should ensure effective immigration control, combat illegal immigration and maintain public security by reviewing and updating the immigration policy on a timely basis.

In the light of these needs and the recent social situation in Macao, considering the conditions of different countries as well as the purpose and status of their nationals’ past visits to Macao, the Macao SAR implemented the following measures starting from 1 July 2010: nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are required to obtain an entry visa before visiting.

However, holders of a diplomatic passport may still enjoy visa-free access to Macao. In addition, the consular officials of the above six countries posted to Chinese territory, the officials of various international organizations posted to Chinese territory and their respective families may apply for an entry permit with their passport and diplomatic/consular identity card or staff card upon their arrival.

Where to Submit the application
Embassy and Consulate of the People’s Republic of China
Immigration Department of Macau SAR Government

Required Documents

A completed Macau Visa Application Form (PDF);
Photocopies of the bio data page and used inside pages of a valid passport/travel document.
Document of financial status (e.g. bank statement, deposit in savings account, tax payment receipt, employment certificate, etc.)
Document of transportation to Macao and accommodation arrangement (e.g. round-trip air ticket and hotel room reservation receipts, etc.)
Pages carrying important information in a travel document previously used to come to Macao (if any);
Valid entry visa or residence visa/permit of other countries or regions (if any);
Recent 1.5-inch full face white background color photo.
Proof of purpose of visit, such as:

Leisure – Tour receipt, itinerary, etc.;
Family visit – Photocopy of residence/stay document of family in Macao;
Study – Admission document of a higher institute in Macao;
Employment – Employment approval document of Macao authorities;
Residence on dependant basis – Macao identity card of family, document of kinship, etc.;
Stay as relative of non-resident worker – Approval document of Macao authorities;

Visa Fees
1. General: USD30
2. Additional charge:
(1) Communication fee of relating to the Macao Immigration Department: USD20
(2) Express Service: USD20
(3) Rush Service: USD30

Processing Time
General: 5 working days (applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Approximately 3 weeks (applications that have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Express Service: 3 working days (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Rush Service: same day or the next working day (only applications that do not have to be related to the Macao Immigration Department)

Note: Processing time starts from the day all necessary documents are submitted.

Types and Validity of Macau Visa
1. Types:
(1) Diplomatic;
(2) Official;
(3) Ordinary visa including Tourist, Study, Employment and Residence
2. Validity:
(1) Valid for 1 entry within 3 months, 14 days of stay per entry;
(2) Valid for 2 entries within 3 months, 14 days of stay per entry;
(3) Valid for multiple entries within 6 months, 14 days of stay per entry.

Passport Holders of the Following Countries Enjoy Visa-Free Access to Macao SAR

Country	Free Period	Country	Free Period
Albania	90 Days	Luxembourg	90 Days
Andorra	90 Days	Macedonia	90 Days
Australia	30 Days	Malaysia	30 Days
Austria	90 Days	Mali	90 Days
Belgium	90 Days	Malta	90 Days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	90 Days	Mauritius	90 Days
Brazil	90 Days	Mexico	90 Days
Brunei	14 Days	Monaco	30 Days
Bulgaria	90 Days	Mongolia	90 Days
Canada	30 Days	Montenegro	90 Days
Cape Verde	90 Days	Namibia	30 Days
Chile	30 Days	Netherlands	90 Days
Croatia	90 Days	New Zealand	30 Days
Cyprus	90 Days	Norway	90 Days
Czech Republic	90 Days	Philippines	30 Days
Denmark	90 Days	Poland	90 Days
Dominica	90 Days	Portugal	90 Days
Egypt	90 Days	Romania	90 Days
Estonia	90 Days	Russia	30 Days
Finland	90 Days	Samoa	30 Days
France	90 Days	San Marino	30 Days
Germany	90 Days	Serbia	90 Days
Greece	90 Days	Seychelles	30 Days
Grenada	90 Days	Singapore	30 Days
Hungary	90 Days	Slovakia	90 Days
Iceland	90 Days	Slovenia	90 Days
India	30 Days	South Africa	30 Days
Indonesia	30 Days	South Korea	90 Days
Ireland	90 Days	Spain	90 Days
Israel	90 Days	Sweden	90 Days
Italy	90 Days	Switzerland	90 Days
Japan	90 Days	Tanzania	90 Days
Kiribati	30 Days	Thailand	30 Days
Latvia	90 Days	Turkey	30 Days
Lebanon	90 Days	U.S.A	30 Days
Liechtenstein	30 Days	U.K.	180 Days
Lithuania	90 Days	Uruguay	30 Days