Macau passport → Hong Kong

Hong Kong visa for citizens of Macau

Visa-free

Citizens of Macau can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 180 days.

Not yet cross-checked · Last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 180 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Biometrics	Not required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required

How to apply

1
Prepare travel documents
Ensure you hold a valid Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card (for 180-day stay) or a valid MSAR passport (for 7-day transit).
2
Arrive at Hong Kong border
Present your identification at immigration upon arrival in Hong Kong.
3
Receive entry permission
Hong Kong immigration will grant visa-free entry for the applicable period at the port of entry.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card
For visa-free entry up to 180 days.
Valid MSAR passport (for transit visa-free entry)
Optional
Only needed for 7-day transit visa-free facility.

Travel

Onward or return ticket (for transit visa-free)
Optional
Required for 7-day transit visa-free entry to demonstrate onward travel.

Good to know

Visa-free stay for Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card holders is 180 days; for transit using MSAR passport it is only 7 days.
The 7-day transit visa-free is only for passengers transiting to a third country.

Common refusal reasons

Insufficient validity of identity card or passport

Ensure your Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card or MSAR passport is valid for the intended stay.

No onward ticket (for transit case)

If using the transit visa-free facility, have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country.

FAQ

Do citizens of Macau need a visa for Hong Kong?

Citizens of Macau can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can citizens of Macau stay in Hong Kong?

Up to 180 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Macau need for Hong Kong?

Valid Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card; Valid MSAR passport (for transit visa-free entry); Onward or return ticket (for transit visa-free).

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