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Macau, also known as Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (MSAR), is a special administrative region under the People’s Republic of China. Macao operates under the notion of “one country, two systems,” which is why visa requirements for Chinese citizens of Macau differ from visa requirements for Chinese citizens.
Where Can Macau Citizens Travel Without a Visa?
Macau citizens can enter visa-free 91 countries*, which include the following:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Argentina | 30 days |
| Armenia | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Barbados | 30 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Cape Verde | 90 days |
| Chile | 30 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Egypt | 3 months |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 4 months |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 3 months |
| Haiti | 3 months |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 21 days |
| Ireland | 3 months |
| Israel | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 30 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| South Korea | 90 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Mali | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Myanmar | 30 days |
| Namibia | 3 months |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | 30 days |
| Philippines | 14 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 30 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 30 days |
| Samoa | 30 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 3 months |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Thailand | 30 days |
| Turkey | 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | 6 months |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 30 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
How Can Chinese Citizens of Macau Travel Visa-Free?
Chinese citizens can travel visa-free to specific countries because of bilateral visa agreements between Macau and other countries. Usually, they only need to carry a valid passport, but some countries may also require the following:
Countries With eVisa Requirements for Chinese Citizens of Macau
Besides visa-free travel, Macau citizens have the option to get an eVisa when traveling to specific countries:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahrain | 2 weeks |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Co´te d'Ivoire | 3 months |
| Djibouti | 31 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Gabon | up to 6 months |
| Georgia | up to 90 days |
| Guinea | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| India | 60 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Lesotho | 44 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| New Zealand | 3 months |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Pakistan | 30 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Sao Tome and PrÃincipe | 15 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| South Sudan | up to 6 months |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
| Suriname | up to 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 45 days |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
Where Can Chinese Citizens of Macau Get a Visa on Arrival?
Chinese citizens of Macau can get a visa on arrival (VOA) if they visit the following countries:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahrain | 2 weeks |
| Bangladesh | up to 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Comoros | 45 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Jordan | 30 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Lebanon | 1 month |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 30 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nepal | 90 days |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Papua New Guinea | 60 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 6 weeks |
| Sao Tome and PrÃincipe | 15 days |
| Saudi Arabia | 90 days |
| Sierra Leone | 30 days |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Tonga | 31 days |
| Tuvalu | 1 month |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
Macau Visa on Arrival Requirements
Macau citizens need to prepare the following documents when getting a visa on arrival:
- Passport. Along with the original passport, some countries require a copy of the visitor’s passport.
- Visa application form. Usually, at the border, there is a line to get a visa on arrival (VOA) application form; it’s required to fill in the form and bring it with you when applying for a VOA.
- Pre-approval form. Some countries ask that visitors fill out an online pre-approval form to make the waiting process shorter.
- Visa payment. The fee for a visa on arrival is usually paid with the foreign currency in the specified country.
- Hotel reservations. Not all countries require proof of accommodation, but it’s always best to be prepared.
- Health insurance. Evidence of travel health insurance is required when applying for a visa on arrival.
These requirements may differ from country to country. Therefore, all visitors should check beforehand to see what they need to get a VOA.
Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens of Macau
Chinese citizens of Macau cannot visit the countries listed below without applying for a visa first:
| Afghanistan | Honduras |
| Algeria | Iraq |
| Angola | Jamaica |
| Australia | Kazakhstan |
| Bahamas | North Korea |
| Belize | Kuwait |
| Bhutan | Liberia |
| Botswana | Libya |
| Burkina Faso | Marshall Islands |
| Burundi | Nauru |
| Cameroon | Niger |
| Canada | Nigeria |
| Central African Republic | Panama |
| Chad | Paraguay |
| Colombia | Peru |
| Republic of the Congo | Senegal |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Solomon Islands |
| Costa Rica | Sudan |
| El Salvador | Syria |
| Equatorial Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Eritrea | Tunisia |
| Eswatini | Turkmenistan |
| Ghana | United States |
| Guatemala | Venezuela |
| Guyana | Yemen |
Can Chinese Citizens of Macau Visit China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan?
Chinese citizens of Macau have freedom of movement in China if they hold a Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents and can visit Hong Kong visa-free for 180 days. However, they need an entry permit on arrival for Taiwan.
Do Chinese Citizens Need a Visa for Macau?
Chinese citizens from Mainland China must have a two-way permit when entering Macau. In most cases, the entry permit allows Chinese citizens to remain in Macau for 90 days, but if visitors are only transiting through Macau, they can stay for up to seven days.
Can Macau Citizens Visit Europe Visa-Free?
Yes, Macau citizens can visit countries in Europe visa-free for short periods. However, by the end of 2022, ETIAS will be launched, and Macau citizens need to have an ETIAS visa waiver.
*Please note that the number of visa-free countries does not include disputed, dependent, or in-conflict territories.