Macau
United States
United States visa for citizens of Macau
Entry requirement
The United States requires citizens of Macau to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Macau apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Macau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of the United States in Hong Kong64 km
花園道 Garden Road 26, Hong Kong
- Consulate General of the United States in Guangzhou105 km
华就路 43号, 510623 广州市
- Embassy of the United States in Hanoi809 km
Phố Láng Hạ 7, 10265 Hà Nội
Measured from Macao, US embassies and consulates are closest in Hong Kong (64 km), Guangzhou, China (105 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (809 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Macau is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Macau anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Macau.
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
US citizens travelling to Macau
United StatesMacau Visa-free, 30 days Macau visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Citizens of Macau planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Macau can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Macau may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Macau apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Macau. Citizens of Macau apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Macau from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Macau
Mexico admits citizens of Macau visa-free. Canada requires citizens of Macau to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Macau
No visa is needed by US citizens for Macau, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Macau need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires citizens of Macau to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Macau?
No. The United States has no embassy in Macau. The nearest US consulate general is in Hong Kong, 64 km from Macao.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Macau?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Macau, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Macau enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Macau need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
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.