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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Macao?

Visa on arrival

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

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Visa on arrival
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Maldives vs Macao: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Macao

93

visa-free countries

Global rank: #67 · mobility 144.1
30

countries both Maldives and Macao can enter visa-free together

Maldives + Macao: passport compatibility

51%

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

Where Maldives and Macao travel together — by entry type:

30 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
97 access differs

Where Maldives 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.

How the entry rule changed: Maldives → 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 Maldives → Macao rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Maldives passport, 2 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 Maldives 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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Macao?
Maldives citizens can get a visa on arrival for Macao — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Macao?
The Macao passport is stronger: 93 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, Macao #67.
Where can Maldives and Macao citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 30 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 Maldives and Macao?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Maldives passport ranking

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

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