Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · MacaoPassport Atlas
Iran passport to Macao
Iran passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Macao, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 21 days
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Key facts
- Macao lets 191 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iran is one of them.
- Iran passports get “On arrival” at 23 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Macao passports also enter Iran without a prior visa.
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
Connection likely
IranMacao- Typical duration
- 10.2 hours
- From
- IKA · MHD · SYZ
- To
- MFM
Usual hubs
Thailand · 11.4 hours
China · 12.1 hours
Malaysia · 13.4 hours
Duration 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.
Iran
Country profile
Capital
Tehran
Population
86 million
Area
1,648,000 km²
Currency
Iranian rial IRR
Languages
Persian (Farsi)
Time zone
UTC+03:30
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.2%
Ethnic groups
Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen, and Turkic tribes
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
Iran · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Iran passport need a visa for Macao?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
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 Iran?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.