Macao Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 158 destinations open to Macao passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Macao passport holders can currently enter 99 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 30 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 29. An embassy visa is still required for 39 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia90 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Barbados30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei14 days
Bulgaria90 days
Cape Verde90 days
Chile90 days
China
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
Egypt90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia30 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong7 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran21 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan14 days
KenyaeTA
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan30 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia30 days
Mali90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia90 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands90 days
New ZealandeTA
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Papua New GuineaeTA
Philippines14 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis31 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Tanzania90 days
Thailand30 days
Turkey30 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
United KingdomeTA
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan10 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bahrain
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Djibouti
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Australia
Bahamas
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Guinea
Iraq
Lesotho
Libya
Myanmar
Nigeria
Sao Tome and Principe
Somalia
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Togo
Uganda
Vietnam
ZambiaApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Belize
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Costa Rica
Eritrea
Gambia
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
India
Jamaica
Kuwait
Liberia
Marshall Islands
Nauru
Niger
North Korea
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Senegal
Solomon Islands
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United States
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Macao Passport
The Macao passport holds rank 19, a strong position that puts it comfortably above the middle of the table. It offers visa-free entry to 99 countries, and total mobility across all access types comes to 158. Europe is its best region with 44 visa-free destinations, whereas South America is the weakest with just 5.
For travelers planning specific trips, France and the Schengen area, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, China, Singapore, and Brazil are all open without a visa. The United Kingdom asks for an eTA, and Australia can be reached with an e-Visa. The United States and Canada are the notable gaps, since both still require a visa in advance. Holders who want to close those gaps could consider a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit, which could add up to 24 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Macao passport holders can enter 99 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 44
Asia 22
Africa 11
North America 10
Oceania 7
How Macao Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada | #17 | 161 | 98 |
| Seychelles | #17 | 161 | 105 |
| Panama | #18 | 160 | 91 |
| Paraguay | #18 | 160 | 91 |
| Saint Lucia | #18 | 160 | 98 |
 Macao | #19 | 158 | 99 |
| Dominica | #20 | 157 | 93 |
| Mauritius | #20 | 157 | 100 |
| Guatemala | #21 | 156 | 81 |
| Serbia | #21 | 156 | 89 |
| Solomon Islands | #21 | 156 | 91 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 25 more destinations than the Macao passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that Macao passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Macao passport holders visit without a visa?
Macao passport holders can visit 99 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 30 with a visa on arrival and 29 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 158 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Macao passport ranking?
The Macao passport ranks #19 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, with a mobility score of 158. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Macao passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Macao passport holders?
30 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Macao passport holders: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan and 20 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Macao passport holders?
Macao passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 39 destinations, including United States, Canada, India, Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Belize and 31 more.
How can a Macao passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Macao passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+24 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+21 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Turkey CIP (+21 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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