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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Macao?

Visa-free

Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Macao visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
Hong Kong → Macao
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Hong Kong vs Macao: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1
90

countries both Hong Kong and Macao can enter visa-free together

Hong Kong + Macao: passport compatibility

84%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Hong Kong and Macao travel together — by entry type:

90 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
32 access differs

Where Hong Kong and Macao can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (90)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda30 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia90 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Barbados30 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Brunei14 days#52 Bulgaria90 days#35 Cape Verde90 days#136 Chile90 days#45 China90 days#112 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Egypt90 days#166 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia30 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Iran21 days#190 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan14 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan30 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Mongolia14 days#125 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco30 days#121 Namibia90 days#123 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Philippines14 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Russia14 days#93 Saint Kitts and Nevis31 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia14 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 South Korea90 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tanzania90 days#135 Thailand60 days#110 Turkey30 days#94 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan7 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60

Only Macao is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Hong Kong → Macao

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Hong Kong → Macao rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Hong Kong passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Hong Kong goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Macao

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Macao?
Citizens of Hong Kong can visit Macao visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or Macao?
The Hong Kong passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 93. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, Macao #67.
Where can Hong Kong and Macao citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 90 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Macao?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Hong Kong and Macao?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Hong Kong passport ranking

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