Macau Visa RequirementsFor Canada passport holders
Canadian ordinary passport holders can visit Macao visa-free for up to 30 days. Macao Immigration requires passports to remain valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended stay.
Great news! Canada passport holders can enter Macau without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 30 days.
No advance tourist visa is required for an eligible Canadian visitor. Present a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended stay, return or onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds. Macao Immigration grants the actual stay on arrival.
Apply to Immigration before expiry if requesting an extension. Do not assume a short exit and re-entry will reset your permission.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond date of entry
Multiple Entry
At embassy's discretion
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Entry Conditions
Passport valid at least 90 days beyond intended stay, return or onward ticket and sufficient funds. Immigration decides admission and the permitted stay.
Required Documents
Passport
Canadian passport valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended stay, as required by Macao Immigration.
Onward travel and financial means
Carry return or onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds. Retain the authorisation showing your permitted departure date.
Current Travel Situation
Canada to Macau: What You Need to Know
Macao is a Special Administrative Region of China with its own immigration controls. Canadian ordinary passport holders are visa-exempt but receive the standard stay of up to 30 days, not the 90-day allowance granted to some other nationalities. Check the departure deadline issued on arrival.
A visit to Macao does not itself authorise entry to mainland China. Canadian ordinary passport holders may separately qualify for China’s temporary 30-day visa exemption for eligible purposes from 17 February through 31 December 2026. Confirm eligibility and the rules for your travel date before crossing.
Practical Tips
Check current ferry, bridge and airport connections for your itinerary, including any transit conditions for Hong Kong airport services. Carry your travel documents when crossing between Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China. The Historic Centre and waterfront districts offer alternatives to casino resorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Canadians need a visa for Macau?
No advance visa is needed for eligible Canadian ordinary passport holders visiting Macao for up to 30 days. Your passport must remain valid at least 90 days beyond the intended stay, and admission is subject to Immigration checks.
Does a Macau visit allow entry into mainland China?
Mainland entry is assessed separately. Canadian ordinary passport holders may qualify for the temporary Chinese visa exemption for eligible visits of up to 30 days from 17 February through 31 December 2026. Otherwise obtain the appropriate visa. Macao admission alone is not mainland entry permission.
How do I get from Hong Kong to Macau?
Ferry and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge services provide options. Check current operators, terminals, schedules and ticket conditions. Airport transit services can have different eligibility and baggage arrangements from ordinary city departures.
What is the currency in Macau?
Macao uses the pataca (MOP). Hong Kong dollars are also commonly accepted, but check the merchant’s exchange and change policy. Carry local cash for small purchases and confirm your card’s international fees.