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China passport to Macao
The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually enter Macao on a Two-way Permit with a Macao endorsement. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need a visa for Macao, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Hong Kong and Macao endorsements are separate. Crossing from Hong Kong is still immigration — confirm the endorsement covers Macao.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Macao lets 191 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “Visa required” at 84 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Macao passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to Macao
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec40 × 50 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaMacao- Typical duration
- 2.1 hours
- From
- PVG · HGH · SHA
- To
- MFM
Airlines Air China, Air Macau, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Macao
Country profile
Capital
Macao
Population
685,900
Area
254 km²
Currency
Macanese pataca MOP
Languages
Chinese, Portuguese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
426,862 · 2024
Migrant share
59.3%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Chinese89.4%
- other8.5%
- Chinese and Portuguese1%
- Portuguese0.8%
- Chinese and non-Portuguese0.2%
- Portuguese and others0.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+853
Airports
MFM
Highlights
- Ruins of St. Paul's
- The Venetian
- A-Ma Temple
China · Visa required
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for Macao?
The matrix marks the ordinary-passport track as visa required. Mainland residents usually enter Macao on a Two-way Permit with a Macao endorsement.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Macao immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Macao typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 40 × 50 mm. Confirm with a Macao mission.
What about a Macao passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.