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Visa requirements for Macau

Who can enter Macau, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 132 countries can enter Macau without a visa in advance. All 132 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

132 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
110 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

132 nationalities

Visa required in advance

110 nationalities

Nearby destinations

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Macau?

It depends on your passport. 132 nationalities can enter Macau without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Macau?

March, April, November, based on Macau's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Macau?

Macanese pataca (MOP). 1 USD is approximately 8.08 MOP.

What side of the road does Macau drive on?

Macau drives on the left.

What is the emergency number in Macau?

999.

What time zone is Macau in?

Macau (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Macau?

Macau International Airport (MFM), about 5 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Macau

Macau or Macao is a special administrative region of China. It consists of the Macau Peninsula, the islands of Taipa and Coloane, the Cotai reclamation zone between Taipa and Coloane, and several smaller islets. It borders Zhuhai to the north and west, and it lies west of Hong Kong, separated by the Pearl River estuary. With a population of about 720,000 people and a land area of 32.9 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi), it is the most densely populated region in the world.

RegionEastern Asia

Population685.9K

Area30 km²

CurrencyMacanese pataca (1 USD ≈ 8.08 MOP)

LanguagesPortuguese, Chinese

Calling code+853

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMacau (UTC+8)

Nearest airportMacau International Airport (MFM), 5 km

Emergency number999

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$75,902 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.9M (2020)

Climate in Macau

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: March, April, November.

Monthly climate normals for Macau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	20.8°C	15.3°C	26mm	289h
February	20.4°C	15.4°C	50mm	260h
March	23.6°C	19.4°C	58mm	239h
April	23.6°C	18.9°C	76mm	250h
May	28.9°C	25.2°C	307mm	289h
June	30.1°C	27.2°C	217mm	315h
July	30.9°C	27.8°C	114mm	367h
August	29.7°C	26.4°C	460mm	278h
September	29.1°C	25.9°C	430mm	225h
October	26.6°C	22.5°C	194mm	246h
November	25.2°C	20°C	9mm	280h
December	20.1°C	13.5°C	4mm	265h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Macau is a former Portuguese colony, a world-renowned gambling destination, and one of the world's most densely populated places, with a population of 667,000 people (2016) in an area half the size of Manhattan Island. Returned to Chinese rule in 1999, it is now a semi-autonomous "Special Administrative Region", a status it shares with nearby Hong Kong.

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