1. At present, citizens of 74 countries and regions, such as the USA, Canada and Portugal, etc., enjoy visa-free entry into Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) for tourist purpose.
2. From 1 July,2010, holders of ordinary passports and some holders of service passports of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam are not eligible to apply for a visa-upon- arrival for Macao SAR of China and must apply for a visa before entering Macao SAR at Chinese diplomatic or consular missions abroad or the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR.
Holders of diplomatic passports of the six countries above still enjoy visa-free entry into Macao SAR. Members of diplomatic and consular missions and representatives of international organizations in China and their family members of the six countries can apply for a Macao visa-upon-arrival with their passports and identity cards as diplomatic or consular officers, or administrative and technical staff cards.
3. Citizens of other countries or regions may apply for a visa for Macao SAR of China through the respective Chinese Embassy or Consulate General, or apply for a visa upon their arrival in Macao SAR.
4. Application Guidelines
1) Documents Required
A. Visa Application Form– Please fill out the visa application form truthfully and completely.
B. Photo – Please affix one color photo on the application form. The photo should be recent, front view, in 48mmx33mm size without head covering.
C. Other documents deemed necessary by visa officers.
2) Processing Time
For all the visas that should be issued by the Chinese Embassy or Consulates General:
A. Regular service: Visas can be obtained on the fourth business day.
B. Express service: Visas can be obtained on the third business day.
C. Rush service: Visas can be obtained on the second business day.
If an application needs to be referred to the Immigration Department of the Government of the Macao SAR for processing, it normally takes about 10 business days and is not eligible for express or rush service. For more details, please visit http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/main.html.
3) Visa Fees and Payment
The Chinese Visa Application Service Center will collect the visa fees, express fees and contact processing fees on behalf of the Chinese Embassy or Chinese Consulate General. In addition, service fees will be collected separately. For details of visa fees and payment methods, please consult the Chinese Visa Application Service Center or visit its website.
4) Other Important Information
A. Please fill out the visa application form truthfully, completely and clearly. Any false or incomplete statement or failure to write in a clear way may delay the processing of a visa application or result in the refusal of a visa.
B. Visa officials reserve the right to make decisions on a visa on a case-by-case basis.
C. Please visit the website of the Macao SAR Public Security Police Force http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/main.html for more information.
5. Contact of the Immigration Department of Macao SAR Public Security Police Force
Address: Immigration Department Building, Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On, Taipa, Macao SAR of China
Tel: (853) 2872 5488
Fax: (853) 2872 6936
Email: sminfo@fsm.gov.mo
Website: http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/main.html
The Chinese Embassy or Consulate General reserve the right of interpretation in case of any change to the information above.