Asia
Macau
- Capital
- Macao
- Population
- 685,900
- Currency
- Macanese Pataca (MOP)
- Calling code
- +853
- Languages
- Chinese, Portuguese
- 3missions
- 2consulates
Macau
Embassies and consulates in Macau
Diplomatic missions from 3 countries are based in Macau, 3 missions in all (2 consulates and 1 other office). Consulates are also found in Macao.
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All missions in Macau
Other cities in Macau
- 3
Outside the main city, Macao has 3 foreign missions.
By country
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Philippines 1 consulate1 -
Portugal 1 consulate1 -
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Visa rules for Macau
Macau visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 90 can enter visa-free, 101 get a visa on arrival and 7 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Macau.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Macau
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 309 | 282 | 27 | 8.7% | 34.0% |
| 2024 | 341 | 289 | 10 | 3.3% | 21.8% |
| 2025 | 343 | 315 | 28 | 8.2% | 36.5% |
Schengen consulates in Macau received 343 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 315 visas. 8.2% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 3.3%: the rate rose by 4.8 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (341 in 2024).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Macau.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Macau
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,227 | 1,889 |
| Student (F, M) | 143 | 122 |
| Exchange (J) | 25 | 20 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 48 | 34 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2 | 8 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 0 | 6 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 2,449 | 2,079 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 9.8% | 13.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,079 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Macau, the 142nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 91%, student visas 6%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,449).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Macau received 713, 10% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 13.1% for citizens of Macau in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 9.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Macau’s own missions abroad
Macau itself has 8 missions abroad, in 5 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (4).
Good to know
Travel advice for Macau
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Macau: the US State Department rates Macau at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Macau (updated 11 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Macau (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Macau?
Of 198 passports, 90 can enter visa-free, 101 get a visa on arrival and 7 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Macau; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.