Last updated 2026-06-11
Visa on arrival to Macau
Visa-upon-arrival, Entry permit, Authorization to Enter and Stay
Visa overview
Called 'Authorization to Enter and Stay'. It may be obtained at immigration checkpoints by eligible nationalities who have not applied for a visa in advance. Typical requirements include a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient financial means.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, businessman, family
Time frames and cost
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
Single-entry visa
to 1 month
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Authorization to Enter and Stay (so-called ‘visa-upon-arrival’) is issued at the Visa Room of the checkpoint upon arrival at Macao. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days.
to 1 month
Duration of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
Authorization to Enter and Stay (so-called ‘visa-upon-arrival’) is issued at the Visa Room of the checkpoint upon arrival at Macao. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days.
Individually
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
To extend the stay, an official application must be submitted to the Macao Immigration Service in advance, usually at least 10 days before the current authorization expires. The extension period depends on the specific circumstances of the applicant. An extension may be refused if the conditions are not met, required documents are missing, or for other reasons established by Macao law.
single-entry
The possibility of entering the country only once during the visa's validity period. After departure from the country with such a visa, re-entry is not possible, even if the visa's validity period has not yet expired.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
Not applicable
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
The processing of the "Authorization to Enter and Stay" in Macao takes place directly at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival and usually takes several minutes.
MOP 200 (~$26) - adults and children over 12 y.o.
MOP 100 (~$13) - children under 12 y.o.
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Multiple-entry visa
to 1 month
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Authorization to Enter and Stay (so-called ‘visa-upon-arrival’) is issued at the Visa Room of the checkpoint upon arrival at Macao. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days.
to 1 month
Duration of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
Authorization to Enter and Stay (so-called ‘visa-upon-arrival’) is issued at the Visa Room of the checkpoint upon arrival at Macao. The maximum permitted stay is 30 days.
Individually
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
To extend the stay, an official application must be submitted to the Macao Immigration Service in advance, usually at least 10 days before the current authorization expires. The extension period depends on the specific circumstances of the applicant. An extension may be refused if the conditions are not met, required documents are missing, or for other reasons established by Macao law.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
Not applicable
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
The processing of the "Authorization to Enter and Stay" in Macao takes place directly at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival and usually takes several minutes.
MOP 300 (~$38) - adults and children over 12 y.o.
MOP 150 (~$19) - children under 12 y.o.
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Documents
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
Mandatory
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Current passport, which should be valid for at least 3 months.
Supporting
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Return or onward ticket
Paid in full or flight booking confirmation. Must be issued by airline or travel company and must contain the applicant's name, flight number and date of arrival.
Proof of accommodation
Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property or staying with a private host covering the whole duration of the stay.
Financial means
Bank statements showing a balance sufficient to cover expenses (approximately USD 100 per day of stay).
Additional
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Documents for minor children
Birth certificate, adoption certificate, or guardianship certificate evidencing parental or guardianship rights; certified power of attorney or permission from parents or legal guardians for minors traveling abroad.
Medical insurance
Medical insurance is not mandatory for visa-free entry to Macao but is highly recommended. Medical services in Macao are usually paid for by foreign visitors, so having insurance helps avoid significant financial expenses in case of illness or injury. It is advisable to obtain international insurance coverage that includes emergency medical care, preferably with coverage extending to mainland China if travel to both China and Macao is planned.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Visa Information
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
English international
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Visa on arrival
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Visa on arrival
Sources
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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