Macanese passport: visa requirements for 199 destinations
Where Macanese citizens can travel visa-free, where an eVisa or ETA is enough, and where an embassy visa is needed — every entry checked against official government sources.
Freedom of movement (1)
- MacauFree movement
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2), says everyone has the right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country.
Visa-free destinations (83)
- AndorraVisa-free
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry exempts citizens of the People's Republic of China holding ordinary passports issued by the Government of the Hong Kong or Macao Special Administrative Region from visas on a unilateral basis from February 2, 2026 to February 2, 2027: 3 times and up to 30 days per entry.
- BarbadosVisa-free
Cambodia's e-Visa portal says a stay of 14 days or less qualifies for a temporary visa exemption between 15 June 2026 and 15 October 2026: no Tourist Visa (Visa T) application and no visa fee, but the E-Arrival Card must be completed before entering Cambodia. It gives the effective period as 15 June to 15 October 2026 (4 months), the eligible travellers as Chinese citizens holding passports of the People's Republic of China, including those from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions, regardless of their place of departure, and the duration of stay as up to 14 days per entry.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement only applies to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
The Government of Dominica says no visa is needed by any in-transit passenger or bona fide tourist who holds a return ticket and satisfies the Immigration Officer that they do not intend to stay longer than twenty-one days.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' (Macao Special Administrative Region) passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region (Região Administrativa Especial de Macau) passport.
- GeorgiaVisa-free
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' (Macao Special Administrative Region) passport.
- GrenadaVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region (Região Administrativa Especial de Macau) passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration says the visa-free facility is for certain nationals, for a single entry with a stay permit of at most 30 days from the arrival date, and that the stay permit cannot be extended or converted into another stay permit.
Iran's Consulate General in Hong Kong says Iran has waived the tourist and business visa for Hong Kong, Macao and mainland Chinese passport holders since July 22, 2019, and that they can stay 21 days on each arrival.
PICA's visa table lists Macau: no visa required for 30 days (effective February 21, 2014, for tourism only).
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that for citizens of Macao visas are not required only for holders of a passport issued by the Macao SAR of the People's Republic of China.
Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 says the maximum stay under this exemption must not exceed 90 days in any 12-month period.
- KosovoVisa-free
Kosovo's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says holders of valid travel documents issued by the administrations of China's special regions, Hong Kong and Macao, are exempt from the need for a visa.
Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens says permanent residents (holders of a valid travel document) of the Macao and Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions of China may stay visa-free for up to 30 days, with the right to re-enter visa-free once 30 days have passed since leaving Kyrgyzstan.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement only applies to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
- MalaysiaVisa-free
Malaysia's eVISA portal says the eVISA is compulsory only for 31 specific nationalities, and applies only to entry for social visit purposes such as tourism, family visits or short business trips.
- MauritiusVisa-free
Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a passport of the Macao Special Administrative Region.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region (Região Administrativa Especial de Macau) passport.
- MoroccoVisa-free
- NamibiaVisa-free
Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs fact sheet lists this nationality under: nationals of the following countries do not require visas to enter Namibia for holidays (all passport types).
Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, and enough money to cover their living costs during their stay in Oman.
Under FSC No. 122-11, Macau SAR passport holders may enter the Philippines without a visa for an initial stay of fourteen (14) days, provided they possess a return or onward ticket.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' (Macao Special Administrative Region) passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
- QatarVisa-free
Qatar Tourism's nationality checker says Macau passport holders may enter visa-free or apply for a Hayya A1 Entry Visa, with a passport valid for at least three months from the date of arrival.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Consular Department table says permanent residents of the Macao SAR of China travel without visas for up to 30 days with a valid Macao SAR passport.
San Marino's Foreign Ministry says a foreigner's stay of more than 30 days requires a permit of stay or residence; anyone intending to stay longer than 30 days must, within those 30 days, go to the Gendarmeria – Foreigners Office to apply for a permit of stay.
- SingaporeVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region (Região Administrativa Especial de Macau) passport.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' (Macao Special Administrative Region) passport.
Korea's K-ETA Center gives the extended K-ETA temporary exemption period as 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 (KST), and says the countries and regions currently exempt from K-ETA are subject to this extension.
Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 says the exemption from the visa requirement applies only to holders of a 'Região Administrativa Especial de Macau' passport.
Tuvalu's mission to the UN says visas are not required for stays in Tuvalu of up to 30 days, and that entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival to travellers with a valid passport (at least 6 months from the date of arrival), sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
eVisa / ETA destinations (45)
- Antigua and BarbudaeVisa
Benin's e-Visa portal says the e-Visa is valid for the period you choose in your request: 30 days or 90 days.
Bhutan's Immigration Rules say a foreigner cleared as a tourist may stay for the actual duration of the stay or ninety days, whichever is less.
- ChadeVisa
Chad's immigration directorate says that after 21 May 2026 any visa issued outside the evisa.td platform is considered invalid and does not allow entry into the country.
- ColombiaeVisa
Ethiopia's eVisa portal lists two single-entry tourist visas: 30 days for USD 62 and 90 days for USD 152.
- GaboneVisa
- GuineaeVisa
- LesothoeVisa
Lesotho's Ministry of Home Affairs says every citizen of a foreign country who wishes to visit the Kingdom of Lesotho on any visa category must first obtain a visa through the Lesotho e-visa system.
- LibyaeVisa
Myanmar’s eVisa notice says passengers with an eVisa are currently only permitted to enter via Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, Nay Pyi Taw International Airport and the Kawthaung International Land Border Checkpoint.
Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) says its procedure for the entry of foreigners into the Judea and Samaria Area does not apply to foreigners asking to visit the Area and Israel in parallel, and that such foreigners are handled under the procedures of the Population and Immigration Authority.
- SomaliaeVisa
Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency says that under the new arrangement travellers complete their application before departure rather than on arrival.
- South SudaneVisa
Suriname's eVisa service says that from 1 July 2022 travellers wishing to visit Suriname for tourism purposes are required to pay the Entry Fee to be admitted to the territory of the Republic of Suriname.
Uganda's immigration directorate says a visa approval authorisation is valid for 90 days (three months) from the day of approval; after that it is automatically cancelled and invalidated, and the applicant needs to make a new application.
Visa on arrival (14)
The Jordan Tourism Board says a visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.
Nepal's Department of Immigration lists tourist visas of 15, 30 or 90 days.
- PalauVisa on arrival
- Saint LuciaVisa on arrival
Timor-Leste's Migration Service says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a thirty-day stay, and may be extended once for the same period.
Embassy visa required (22)
- AlgeriaEmbassy visa
- BahamasEmbassy visa
- Central African RepublicEmbassy visa
- EritreaEmbassy visa
- GuyanaEmbassy visa
- IndiaEmbassy visa
- IraqEmbassy visa
- KuwaitEmbassy visa
The Embassy of Kuwait in Japan says that nationals who cannot be granted the entry visa through the e-visa service or at the airport must apply for an entry visa through their sponsor in Kuwait before departure: they give their sponsor in Kuwait (family or relatives with residency in Kuwait, the company or organization being visited, or the hotel where they will stay) the applicant’s data (passport information, purpose of visit, period of visit and so on), and the sponsor then applies for the visa at the Ministry of Interior, Kuwait.
The Liberia Immigration Service says that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through its Visa on Arrival portal.
- ParaguayEmbassy visa
- TunisiaEmbassy visa
Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons may come to and stay in Turkmenistan on the basis of a visa, unless Turkmenistan's international treaties provide otherwise.
Visa required (how to apply not stated) (5)
- SenegalVisa required
- TongaVisa required
Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says citizens of all other countries need visas to enter Tonga, before arrival, and that a genuine visitor intending to visit Tonga for not less than 30 days must obtain an entry permit issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before arriving.
- YemenVisa required
The Embassy of Yemen in Washington DC says it is not issuing any tourist visa at this time.
How this passport compares
Closest to this passport is the one held by Hong Kong citizens: identical requirements in 162 of 197 destinations. They differ in 35.
| Destination | This passport | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free30 days |
| Chile | Visa-free30 days | Visa-free90 days |
| Georgia | Visa-free | Visa-free30 days |
| Mongolia | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free14 days |
| Morocco | Visa-free | Visa-free30 days |
| Russia | Visa-free30 days | Visa-free14 days |
| Serbia | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free14 days |
| Turkey | Visa-free30 days | Visa-free90 days |
| Australia | eVisa | ETA90 days |
| Burkina Faso | eVisa | No official information |
| Colombia | eVisa | Visa-free90 days |
| Lesotho | eVisa | Visa-free |
| Uganda | eVisa90 days | Visa-free |
| United Arab Emirates | eVisa | Visa on arrival |
| Vanuatu | eVisa | Visa-free120 days |
| Zambia | eVisa | Visa-free90 days |
| Bangladesh | Visa on arrival30 days | Embassy visa |
| Malawi | Visa on arrival | Visa-free |
| Mozambique | Visa on arrival30 days | eVisa90 days |
| Saint Lucia | Visa on arrival | Visa-free |
| Zimbabwe | Visa on arrival | Visa-free180 days |
| Bahamas | Embassy visa | Visa-free90 days |
| Belize | Embassy visa30 days | Visa-free |
| Canada | Visa required | ETA180 days |
| Guyana | Embassy visa | Visa-free90 days |
| Kuwait | Embassy visa | eVisa90 days |
| Peru | Embassy visa | Visa-free90 days |
| Tunisia | Embassy visa | Visa-free |
| Ukraine | Embassy visa | Visa-free14 days |
| Bolivia | No official information | Visa on arrival30 days |
| Botswana | No official information | Visa-free90 days |
| Guatemala | No official information | Visa-free90 days |
| Nicaragua | No official information days | Visa-free |
| Trinidad and Tobago | No official information | Visa-free |
| Venezuela | No official information | Visa-free90 days |
Next closest: Paraguay (73%), Peru (73%).
Computed from the same sourced matrix as the lists above. A difference means a different regime or a different maximum stay, not different wording.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Macanese citizens visit visa-free?
Of the 199 destinations we cover, Macanese citizens can enter 84 visa-free (or under freedom of movement), and 45 more require only an electronic authorization (eVisa/ETA).