MacauSaudi Arabia: e-Visa

MacauSaudi Arabia

Do Macau passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

e-Visa

Yes. Macau passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: visa.visitsaudi.com (checked July 17, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,757 km, straight line (~8h 27m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Saudi Arabia21 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Saudi Arabia passport holders visiting Macau: Visa-free.

Saudi Arabia drives on the right, the opposite side to Macau. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Saudi Arabia

Macau passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Macau passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Macau passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Macau passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Macau citizens stay in Saudi Arabia without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Saudi Arabia from Macau?

About 6,757 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 27m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi riyal (SAR).

What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

112 / 911 / 999.

Does Saudi Arabia drive on the same side of the road as Macau?

Saudi Arabia drives on the right, the opposite side to Macau. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Riyadh (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riyadh?

King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 31 km away.

How many countries can enter Saudi Arabia without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Saudi Arabia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Macau passport holders visit without a visa instead of Saudi Arabia?

United Arab Emirates, Iran, Jordan, Israel, Syria, Lebanon.

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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About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Persian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.5°C	7.5°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.1°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.8°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	24.9°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.3°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.1°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	28.9°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.3°C	4mm	301h

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

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

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