Visa policy of Macau
The Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region allows citizens of specific countries/territories to travel to Macau for tourism or business purposes for periods ranging from 14 to 180 days without having to obtain a visa. For other entry purposes, such as establishing residence on a long-term basis, a different policy applies. The Serviço de Migração (Immigration Department), under the Public Security Police Force, is the government agency responsible for immigration matters, whilst the Public Security Police Force itself is responsible for enforcing immigration laws in Macau. All visitors must hold a passport, travel document and any other documents accepted for the purpose of immigration control valid for 90 Days beyond the period of intended stay in Macao. Under the one country, two systems policy, Macau maintains its immigration and visa policy independently from the rest of China. Consequently, entering Macau from mainland China or Hong Kong requires passing through immigration checkpoints of mainland China or Hong Kong. Whilst Hong Kong residents have visa-free access for short visits to Macau, Mainland residents must obtain a Two-way Permit (EEP) with the appropriate exit endorsement from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security before visiting Macau. Unrestricted stay Under Macanese laws, holders of the following documents are residents of Macau and are allowed to return to Macau: Macau Resident Identity Card Macao Special Administrative Region passport Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Permit Visit Permit for Residents of Macao to HKSAR Short stays in Macau Visa exemptions Holders of passports issued by following countries and Hong Kong permanent residents can enter Macau as a visitor without a visa (for a maximum period as stated below): Visa exempt Entry procedures for Chinese nationals not residing in Macau Special regulations are in force for persons of Chinese nationality who are not residents of Macau. Mainland China Mainland Chinese visitors to Macau are required to hold a Two-way Permit. The duration of stay is the one indicated on the exit endorsement, but if the duration indicated is longer than 90 days, the person must report to PSPF for a "special authorization of stay" within the first 90 days of entry. For those who are travelling to a third country or region, they can alternatively use their Chinese passports, Chinese Travel Documents or Travel Permits to and from Taiwan for Mainland Residents for a maximum stay of 7 days. Non-permanent residents of Hong Kong with residency in mainland China are required to travel with the Two-way Permit along with the valid entry endorsement when travelling directly between Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kong Permanent residents of Hong Kong holding valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Cards or Hong Kong Re-entry Permits are granted a stay of 1 year upon entry. Non-permanent residents of Macao can enter for up to 30 days if they hold a Hong Kong Document of Identity for Visa Purposes to Macau. Holders of HKSAR passports are granted a stay of 7 days providing they are transiting to a third country. Entry procedures for visa nationals