Macao Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you leave Macao. You can visit for up to 6 months without a visa. You need a separate Chinese visa for mainland China.
Macao travel requirements at a glance
90 days after the date you leave
Not needed for up to 6 months
Chinese visa needed in advance
Licensed accommodation only
Official source: GOV.UK Macao entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 90 days validity after you leave
- No visa for up to 6 months
- Chinese visa needed for mainland
- Stay in licensed accommodation
Passport validity for Macao
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you leave Macao.
You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Visas
Macao is a Special Administrative Region of China with its own immigration controls. You can visit for up to 6 months without a visa for tourism and unpaid business.
To stay longer, do paid work or study, you must get a visa before you arrive.
Travelling on to China
If you plan to travel through Macao to mainland China, you must get a Chinese visa before you reach the border.
If you enter and leave Macao through mainland China, you need a double or multiple entry Chinese visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Macao?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you leave Macao.
Do I need a visa for Macao?
No. You can visit Macao for up to 6 months without a visa for tourism or unpaid business.
Can I get a Chinese visa in Macao at the border?
No. GOV.UK says you must get a Chinese visa before you arrive at the border, or you could be fined or detained.