China Visa RequirementsFor Macau passport holders
Macau SAR residents traveling to mainland China use the Mainland Travel Permit for Macao Residents (Hui Xiang Zheng), not a standard Chinese visa. The permit allows stays of typically 30 days per entry in mainland China.
Macau passport holders require a visa to enter China.
The Mainland Travel Permit (also known as the Hui Xiang Zheng or Home Return Permit) is obtained in Macau through the Public Security Police Force (PSP). Foreign nationals residing in Macau who hold an MSAR passport use the permit for mainland travel. Apply at the PSP immigration office.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Macau to China: What You Need to Know
Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China (SAR). Travel between Macau and mainland China requires the Mainland Travel Permit (MTP), not a tourist visa. This permit is issued by the Chinese government to Macau permanent residents and allows frequent travel to and within mainland China.
How to Get There
Macau residents without Chinese nationality but with permanent residency hold an MSAR passport, which requires a separate Chinese visa for mainland entry.
Money & Banking
Mainland China uses the Chinese Yuan (CNY/RMB). ATMs are available. WeChat Pay and Alipay are dominant for domestic payments. UnionPay cards work in ATMs.
Practical Tips
Travel between Macau and mainland China via the Border Gate (Portas do Cerco), Taipa Ferry Terminal, or Cotai Border. Travel time to Zhuhai (immediately adjacent) is minutes. Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai are popular mainland destinations. Always carry your permit.