Sri LankaMacau: Visa required

Sri LankaMacau

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Macau?

Visa required

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Macau.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: macaotourism.gov.mo (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,989 km, straight line (~5h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Macau132 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Macau passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Macau

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

Other visa-free destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Macau?

Yes. Sri Lanka passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Macau.

How far is Macau from Sri Lanka?

About 3,989 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Macau?

Macanese pataca (MOP).

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.

How many countries can enter Macau without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Sri Lanka passport holders visit without a visa instead of Macau?

Laos, Singapore, Nepal.

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 Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives to the southwest and India to the northwest, and lies across the Bay of Bengal from Bangladesh and Myanmar to the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India to the east. Its executive and judicial capital is Colombo, which is also its largest city and the political, financial and cultural centre of the country; neighboring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the legislative capital. Sri Lanka's population is 22 million. About 74% of the population are Sinhalese, who speak the Sinhala language, and about 15% are Tamils who speak the Tamil language. Other long-established ethnic groups include the Moors, Indian Tamils, Burghers, Malays, Chinese, and Vedda.

CapitalColombo

RegionSouthern Asia

Population21.8M

Area65,610 km²

CurrencySri Lankan rupee (1 USD ≈ 330.89 LKR)

LanguagesSinhala, Tamil

Calling code+94

Drives on theleft

TimezoneColombo (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportColombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 119

UNESCO sites9

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,002 (2025)

Tourist arrivals540K (2020)

Climate in Colombo

Warmest March, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, August, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Colombo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	23.1°C	20mm	351h
February	32.2°C	24°C	24mm	337h
March	31.6°C	24.7°C	49mm	357h
April	31.3°C	24.8°C	153mm	331h
May	29.9°C	25.8°C	287mm	254h
June	29.2°C	25.9°C	264mm	293h
July	28.7°C	25.2°C	252mm	250h
August	28.7°C	25.3°C	209mm	303h
September	27.9°C	24.6°C	387mm	209h
October	28.7°C	25°C	109mm	328h
November	29.3°C	23.8°C	374mm	250h
December	28.8°C	23°C	152mm	267h

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

Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island in the Indian Ocean, just south of India. It is known for its natural beauty, with stunning beaches all along its coastline, great wildlife and biodiversity, tea plantations, orchards, temples, monuments, and a cultural heritage dating back several millennia. Sri Lanka's cultural landscape includes the Sinhalese and the Tamil ethnic groups, with substantial Muslim and Christian communities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Anuradhapura
Atamasthana
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Dambulla cave temple
Kandy
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Polonnaruwa
Sigiriya
Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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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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