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United Kingdom visa for citizens of Macau

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 180 days

Citizens of Macau do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£20
Processing time
Usually within a day, up to 3 working days

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

All visa types for the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom’s ETA costs £20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where to apply in Macau

United Kingdom has no embassy or consulate in Macau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

British citizens travelling to Macau

United KingdomMacau Visa-free, 180 days Macau visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Macau to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Macau can stay in the United Kingdom

Citizens of Macau may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.

How citizens of Macau apply

Citizens of Macau apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Macau

Ireland admits citizens of Macau visa-free.

British citizens travelling to Macau

Macau admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Macau need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Citizens of Macau do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

How long can citizens of Macau stay in the United Kingdom?

Citizens of Macau can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.

How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.

Do British citizens need a visa for Macau?

Macau admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Can citizens of Macau enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; citizens of Macau need an ETA for the United Kingdom.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.