Where can Macau passport holders travel?
You can visit 155 countries without applying at an embassy: 91 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 8 with an online eTA and 32 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 24
eTA (online travel authorization) 8
eVisa (apply online) 32
Embassy visa required for 43 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Kuwait, Lesotho, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Macau passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Macau passports

South Korea · From 1 January 2027
South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption ends on 31 December 2026 unless extended

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)
Articles for Macau passport holders
- Europe · ETIAS start dateWhen does ETIAS start? No date yet, and not in 2026: who will need it
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
- South Korea · K-ETA temporary exemptionSouth Korea's K-ETA exemption ends 31 December 2026: who will need one in 2027
- Nicaragua · Disposición No. 002-2026Nicaragua's new visa list: who is exempt and who needs approval before travel
Macau passport: common questions
How many countries can Macau passport holders visit without a visa?
Macau passport holders can visit 155 countries without applying at an embassy: 91 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, 8 with an online eTA and 32 with an eVisa. The other 43 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Macau passport holders?
Macau passport holders can enter these 91 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Vatican City.
Which countries give Macau passport holders a visa on arrival?
Macau passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 24 countries: Bahrain, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Macau passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Cape Verde, Israel, Kenya, New Zealand, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Suriname and United Kingdom. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam and Zambia.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Macau passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Macau passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 3 more with a US visa, 1 more with a UK visa and 2 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Macau passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Macau passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 4 more with a US green card, 1 more with a UK residence permit and 1 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Macau passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Macau passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.






























































