Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China visas
Macao is represented with lite Visa Atlas coverage based on official Macao SAR Government Portal immigration service pages from the Public Security Police Force. The current packet covers non-resident entry clearance and authorization-to-stay handling, change of entry purpose, reissue of stay or residence authorization slips, amendments to authorization to stay granted on entry, and automated passenger clearance registration for eligible non-residents. Full standalone work, study, family and residence routes should be added only when current route-level public filing sources are verified.
5 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Macao SAR Government Portal ↗ · Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government
Link last verified:
Regulators of immigration advice
- Public Security Police Force (PSP) — Official Macao immigration service catalogue for entry clearance, authorization to stay, residence authorization and related non-resident services.
- Macao SAR Government Portal (GovMO) — Official government portal publishing Macao public services, immigration service pages and legal-source links.
Visa routes (5)
Non-resident Entry Clearance / Authorization to Stay
Macao entry-clearance and authorization-to-stay route for non-residents entering for permitted short-stay purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Change of Entry Purpose
Public Security Police Force service for a non-resident who needs to request a change to the purpose recorded after entering Macao.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Reissue of Slip of Authorization to Stay / Residence Authorization
Macao service to reissue a stay or residence authorization slip for inbound visitors, non-resident workers, non-resident students and persons with residence authorization.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Amendments to the Authorization to Stay granted upon entry
Macao service for amending an authorization to stay that was granted upon entry.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Automated Passenger Clearance Registration for Non-residents
Registration service allowing eligible non-residents to use Macao automated passenger clearance channels.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China have?+
We cover 5 Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 5 Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 0 are employer-sponsored.
Which Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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