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title: Hong Kong visa for citizens of Macau
description: Citizens of Macau can visit Hong Kong without a visa for up to 180 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Hong Kong visa for citizens of Macau

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

- **Valid Macau Permanent Resident Identity Card** (Identity): For visa-free entry up to 180 days.
- **Valid MSAR passport (for transit visa-free entry)** (Identity, optional): Only needed for 7-day transit visa-free facility.
- **Onward or return ticket (for transit visa-free)** (Travel, 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.

## FAQs

### 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).

## More

- [Hong Kong visa for every passport](/visa/hong-kong)
- [Every destination for Macau passport holders](/visa/passport/macau)