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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Macao citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Visa on arrival

Macao citizens can get a visa on arrival for Taiwan — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Macao vs Taiwan: passport comparison

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1

Taiwan

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #79 · mobility 136.2
61

countries both Macao and Taiwan can enter visa-free together

Macao + Taiwan: passport compatibility

70%

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

Where Macao and Taiwan travel together — by entry type:

61 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
60 access differs

Where Macao and Taiwan 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.

How the entry rule changed: Macao → Taiwan

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

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

1rule changes for the Macao 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 →

Taiwan: good to know

Taipei

Capital

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Currency

Taipei Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+886

Calling code

Where else Macao goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Taiwan

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Macao citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Macao citizens can get a visa on arrival for Taiwan — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Macao or Taiwan?
The Macao passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Macao #67, Taiwan #79.
Where can Macao and Taiwan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 61 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Taiwan?
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 Macao and Taiwan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Macao passport ranking

Where else the Macao passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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