Macau Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-07-11 16:19:04

Macau is located in . Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Macau is Reconsider Travel. Check Macau Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 11.05.2022
1. The following passengers are allowed to enter:
- residents of Macao SAR, China;
- residents of the Mainland of China if they have not been outside the Mainland of China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, China and Macao SAR, China in the past 21 days;
- residents of Chinese Taipei or Hong Kong SAR, China if they have not been outside the Mainland of China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong SAR, China and Macao SAR, China in the past 21 days.
2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued at most 2 days before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Mainland of China, Chinese Taipei, Eswatini, Hong Kong SAR, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Fed., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, USA or Zimbabwe.
3. Passengers arriving from the Mainland of China must have a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test taken at most 7 days before arrival.
4. Passengers arriving from Chinese Taipei must have a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued at most 24 hours before departure.
5. Passengers arriving from Hong Kong SAR, China must have a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test taken at most 24 hours before arrival.
6. Passengers arriving from Mainland of China, Chinese Taipei, or Hong Kong SAR, China who tested positive in the past 2 months must have 3 negative COVID-19 antigen or nucleic acid tests taken at least 14 days before departure. Each test must be taken at least 24 hours apart.
7. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Eswatini, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Fed., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, USA or Zimbabwe must have 3 negative COVID-19 nucleic acid tests taken within 7 days before departure. Each test must be taken at least 24 hours apart, and the last test must be taken at most 48 hours before boarding.
8. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, Eswatini, Hong Kong SAR, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russian Fed., South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, USA or Zimbabwe must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
9. Passengers are subject to quarantine for up to 28 days. More details can be found at https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID-19/en.aspx#clg17458


Travel Advisory By USA

Fri, 30 Jun 2023

Reconsider travel due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

Summary: The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Macau SAR due to People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel.

Even in an emergency, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to the Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering the Macau SAR. Approval takes at least five to seven days, limiting the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in the Macau SAR.

The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC citizen and enter the Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice, however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S. passports. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau (usconsulate.gov).

Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.

If you decide to travel to the Macau SAR:

  • Enter the Macau SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you.
  • Read the travel information page for the Macau SAR.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Avoid demonstrations.
  • Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
  • Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.
  • Keep a low profile.
  • If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
  • Review the China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council.
  • Do not consume drugs in the Macau SAR or prior to arriving in the Macau SAR.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest Travel Health Information related to the Macau SAR.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
  • Review the Traveler’s Checklist.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Macau

Visa free access

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Visa required

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Visa Requirements for Macau Citizens

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