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Do Macao citizens need a visa for United States?

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Macao citizens need a visa to enter United States. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Macao vs United States: passport comparison

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1
84

countries both Macao and United States can enter visa-free together

Macao + United States: passport compatibility

73%

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

Where Macao and United States travel together — by entry type:

84 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
53 access differs

Where Macao and United States 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 (84)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Andorra 90 days #47
Antigua and Barbuda 30 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 90 days #129
Austria 90 days #13
Barbados 30 days #48
Belgium 90 days #6
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Brazil 90 days #43
Brunei 14 days #52
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Chile 90 days #45
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 180 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Estonia 90 days #26
Fiji 120 days #103
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Georgia 30 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 7 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Ireland 90 days #18
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Japan 90 days #24
Kazakhstan 14 days #116
Kiribati 90 days #84
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 30 days #134
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malaysia 30 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Mauritius 90 days #66
Mexico 180 days #55
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Mongolia 90 days #125
Montenegro 90 days #76
Morocco 90 days #121
Netherlands 90 days #10
Nicaragua 90 days #86
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 14 days #128
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Saint Kitts and Nevis 31 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
South Africa 30 days #97
South Korea 90 days #20
Spain 90 days #2
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Thailand 60 days #110
Turkey 30 days #94
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1
Uruguay 90 days #50
Uzbekistan 10 days #142
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Vatican 90 days #60

US visa refusals for Macao citizens

The US State Department publishes the refusal rate for B visas (tourism and business) separately for each nationality. We took the two most recent fiscal years — so you see not just the level, but which way it is moving.

13.1%
of B-visa applications from Macao citizens were refused in FY2025
-18.2 pp below the all-country median (31.3%) — refused less often
+3.3 pp year-over-year: FY2024 was 9.9%, now 13.1%
#154strictest of 197 countries
141of 197 countries saw refusals rise year-over-year

The “adjusted” refusal rate follows the State Department methodology used for the Visa Waiver Program: it covers B-1/B-2 visas (tourism and business) and no other categories. For countries with few applicants the percentage swings between years — an artefact of small numbers, not of policy. The median and rank are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: U.S. Department of State  ·  All countries →

How the entry rule changed: Macao → United States

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

0passports gained easier entry to United States
1passports saw United States tighten its rules
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 →

United States: good to know

Washington, D.C.

Capital

US Dollar (USD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Macao goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for United States

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Macao citizens need a visa for United States?
Macao citizens need a visa to enter United States. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Macao or United States?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 93. Global rank: Macao #67, United States #40.
Where can Macao and United States citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 84 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United States?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Macao and United States?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 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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