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🇲🇴 Macao

Macao is no. 24 in our list of the 50 most visited destinations, with 16 million international arrivals in 2024. Below: visa rules for every passport, cash limits at customs and the tourist traps official travel advice warns about.

Rank 24 of 50 by international arrivals (16 million, 2024) · Source: UN Tourism

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Explore Macao: things to do, shopping, food and getting around

A short guide from the Macao Government Tourism Office.

Places to visit

Cheap ways to get around

General tips

Summarised in our own words from the linked pages, official tourism boards and transport authorities first; items marked "Not official" come from other guides. Prices and opening times change, so check the source before you go. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.

Common tourist traps and how to avoid them

Scams and risky spots named in official travel advice for Macao, in our own words.

  1. Pickpocketing at casinos and hotels

    How it works: Pickpockets target crowds, hotel check-out and casino visitors late at night.

    How to avoid it: Keep wallets and passports secured, especially late at night.

  2. Uber is illegal

    How it works: Police act against both drivers and passengers of unlicensed services, including Uber.

    How to avoid it: Use licensed taxis.

Official advice: FCDO: no areas advised against.

Emergency numbers in Macao

Paraphrased from official travel advice: FCDO travel advice – Safety and security · FCDO travel advice – Warnings and insurance · FCDO travel advice – Getting help (emergency numbers) · FCDO page updated 11 Dec 2025 · Last checked 2 Nov 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Customs rules for banknotes and other cash when you enter or leave Macao.

Law 6/2017

Bringing cash in
Declare cash or bearer negotiable instruments of MOP 120,000 or more (or equivalent) at the Red Channel when entering.
Taking cash out
When leaving, declare MOP 120,000 or more (Customs may require it on request).
Local currency (MOP) in
No limit (declaration only).
Local currency (MOP) out
No limit (declaration only).
Foreign currency
No limit (declaration only).
  • Fines for not declaring range from MOP 1,000 to MOP 500,000.

Official source: gcs.gov.mo · customs.gov.mo · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

Macao visa rules by passport

The general rule for each passport, from official sources. Open a passport to see conditions and options that depend on where you live.

Visa-free90 passports
Visa on arrival101 passports
Embassy visa7 passports

Verified rules for Macao: 194 of 198 passports; awaiting verification: 4; not yet covered: 0. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet.

⚠ Unofficial sources: 4 rules for Macao are not from an official Macao government source (based on other governments' travel advice or secondary research). They are labelled on each page, are not counted as verified above, and should be confirmed with the embassy before travel.

Requirements for all visitors to Macao

These apply on top of the visa rules above, whatever your passport, unless an item says otherwise.

  • PassportPassport valid ≥90 days beyond intended stay

    Applies to: all non-residents.

    Official source: gov.mo · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

  • Proof of fundsMeans of subsistence MOP 5,000 (≤7 days) to MOP 20,000 (>21 days) and onward/return ticket

    Applies to: visitors.

    Official source: gov.mo · Last checked 25 Oct 2026

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Verify with the embassy before you book. Visa rules change without notice. We link every rule to its official source and last checked it on 2 Nov 2026, but the embassy, official e-visa portal and your airline have the final say. MyVisaPort is not a visa agent and is not affiliated with any government.