Macanese Passport

The citizens of Macau can visit 116 countries without a visa. Macanese passport holders have access to get 32 e-visas or 22 visas on arrival. The Henley Passport Index has ranked the Macanese passport 33rd in terms of travel freedom.

Macau is part of Eastern Asia. Macau has a population of 649.3K people and the capital is Macau. It is a developed country. The languages spoken are Chinese and Portuguese.

The legal tender is Macanese Pataca.

Macau is famous for its blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures and its gambling industry. Even though gambling is illegal in other countries of the world it is legal in Macau. In fact, gambling tourism is the greatest source of revenue for Macau and the greatest revenue from gambling generated in the world.

In addition, Macau also has a huge number of hotels. According to Macau Government Tourism Office, the best time to visit Macau is from October to December.

Nearby countries for Macanese Passport

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Macanese passport holders are:

  • Hong Kong
  • Brunei
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Mongolia
  • Singapore

Visa free countries

If you are a citizen of Macau who happens to hold the country’s passport, here is the list of visa-free countries you can visit.

Country Duration of Stay
Asia  
 Hong Kong Visa free for a period of 180 days for holders of Macau Permanent Resident Identity Cards. Visa free for 7 days for passengers in transit to a third country holding MSAR passports.
 Armenia 90 days
 Brunei 14 days
 Iran 21 days
 Israel 90 days
 Japan 90 days
 South Korea 90 days
 Malaysia 30 days
 Mongolia 90 days
 Myanmar 30 days
 Philippines 14 days
 Singapore 30 days
 Thailand 30 days
 Turkey 30 days
 United Arab Emirates 30 days
 Palestine Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.
Europe  
 Albania 90 days
 Andorra N/A
 Austria 90 days
 Belarus 30 days
 Belgium 90 days
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days
 Bulgaria 90 days
 Croatia 90 days
 Cyprus 90 days
 Denmark 90 days
 Estonia 90 days
 Finland 90 days
 France 90 days
 Germany 90 days
 Greece 90 days
 Hungary 90 days
 Iceland 90 days
 Ireland 3 months
 Italy 90 days
 Latvia 90 days
 Liechtenstein 90 days
 Lithuania 90 days
 Luxembourg 90 days
 Malta 90 days
 Moldova 90 days
 Monaco N/A
 Montenegro 90 days
 Netherlands 90 days
 North Macedonia 90 days
 Norway 90 days
 Poland 90 days
 Portugal 90 days
 Romania 90 days
 Russia 30 days
 San Marino N/A
 Serbia 90 days
 Slovakia 90 days
 Slovenia 90 days
 Spain 90 days
 Sweden 90 days
 Switzerland 90 days
 United Kingdom 6 months
 Vatican City N/A
 Faroe Islands N/A
 Gibraltar N/A
 Guernsey N/A
 Isle of Man N/A
 Jersey N/A
 Kosovo 90 days
Americas  
 Antigua and Barbuda 30 days
 Argentina 30 days
 Barbados 30 days
 Brazil 90 days
 Chile 30 days
 Dominica 180 days
 Dominican Republic 90 days
 Ecuador 90 days
 Grenada 3 months
 Haiti 3 months
 Mexico 180 days
 Nicaragua 90 days
 Saint Kitts and Nevis N/A
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 30 days
 Uruguay 90 days
 Anguilla 3 months
 Aruba 30 days
 Bermuda lesser than 6 months
 British Virgin Islands 30 days
 Cayman Islands 60 days for tourism / 10 days for business
 French Guiana 90 days
 Greenland 90 days
 Montserrat 90 days
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 90 days
 Sint Maarten 3 months
 Turks and Caicos Islands 90 days
 Falkland Islands 4 months
Africa  
 Cape Verde 90 days
 Egypt 3 months
 Gambia 90 days
 Mali 90 days
 Mauritius 90 days
 Morocco 90 days
 Namibia 3 months
 Seychelles 3 months
 South Africa 30 days
 Tanzania 3 months
 Mayotte 90 days
 Réunion 90 days
Oceania  
 Fiji 4 months
 Kiribati 30 days
 Micronesia 30 days
 Samoa 30 days
 Vanuatu 30 days
 Cook Islands 31 days
 French Polynesia 90 days
 New Caledonia 90 days
 Niue 30 days
 Pitcairn Islands 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore.
 Wallis and Futuna 90 days
Antarctic  
 French Southern and Antarctic Lands 90 days excludes Adélie Land

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a visa to go to Macau?

Those visiting the country for tourism purpose for less than 30 days, they generally will not need a visa. Other purposes of visit other than tourism will require a visa.

How can I get PR in Macau?

Those seeking for permanent resident must be ordinary residents in Macau for seven consecutive years before they can be eligible.

Can people in Macau speak English?

The official languages of Macau are Chinese and Portuguese, even though Portuguese is only spoken by a small minority. English is widely spoken by people in Macau as well.

Do I need a visa to visit Macau from Hong Kong?

Visitors entering the country for tourism for less than 30 days will generally not need a visa. However, in other situations visa will be needed.

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