Macao visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Cape Verdean passport holders planning a visit to Macao can enjoy a remarkably smooth entry, as no visa is required for this unique journey between two Lusophone territories. This visa-free status permits stays of up to 90 days, eliminating any pre-trip visa application costs. Travelers should factor in the considerable nine-hour time difference, with Macao being significantly ahead, and prepare for long-haul flights often involving multiple stops given the vast distance from the Atlantic to the Pearl River Delta. While Cantonese is Macao's most common language, the shared official status of Portuguese provides a comforting linguistic familiarity for visitors from Cape Verde, making navigation and cultural immersion somewhat easier.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
$620 / trip
Health insurance
Not required

Visa options

TouristVisa / Authorization to Enter and Stay (Tourist or Business Visit, 30 days, Single Entry)
30d$25valid 3mo
Apply
TouristVisa / Authorization to Enter and Stay (Tourist or Business Visit, 30 days, Multiple Entries)
30d$37multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
FamilyFamily Passport Visa / Authorization to Enter and Stay (Tourist or Business Visit, 30 days, Single Entry)
30d$50valid 3mo
Apply
FamilyFamily Passport Visa / Authorization to Enter and Stay (Tourist or Business Visit, 30 days, Multiple Entries)
30d$74multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristGroup Visa / Authorization to Enter and Stay (Tourist Group, 30 days, On Arrival)
30d$6valid 3mo
Apply
TouristPre‑arranged Macao Visa (Visitor – 14 days stay, Single Entry)
14d$40valid 3mo
TouristPre‑arranged Macao Visa (Visitor – 14 days stay, Double Entry)
14d$40double-entryvalid 3mo
TouristPre‑arranged Macao Visa (Visitor – 14 days stay, Multiple Entry)
14d$40multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Visitors (Tourist/Business – up to 7 days)
7d$0
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Visitors (Tourist/Business – up to 14 days)
14d$0
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Visitors (Tourist/Business – up to 30 days)
30d$0
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Visitors (Tourist/Business – up to 90 days)
90d$0
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Visitors (Tourist/Business – up to 180 days)
180d$0
TouristVisa‑Free Entry for Hong Kong Identity Card Holders (Long‑Term Visit)
365d$0multiple-entry
OtherAuthorization to Stay (General – Visitors Requiring Visa)
30dvalid 1mo
Apply
StudentStudent Visa / Authorization to Stay for Study
multiple-entry
Apply
OtherAuthorization to Enter and Stay (Visa‑upon‑Arrival for Non‑Exempt Nationals)
30d$25valid 1mo
Apply
OtherPrior Authorization to Enter (Pre‑arrival Visa for Non‑Exempt Nationals)
30dvalid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit without Visa (TWOV) – Airside Transit
1d$0

Macau SAR has its own immigration policy separate from mainland China.

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