→ Macao visa for North Korean citizens
North Korean passport holders can enjoy visa-free entry into Macao, allowing for stays of up to 30 days, a significant advantage given the usual travel complexities for DPRK citizens. This visa-free status, established in 2009, streamlines the journey considerably, though travelers should be aware that direct flights are not available, typically requiring at least one stopover in a transit hub like Beijing or Shanghai. While Macao's official currency is the Macanese Pataca (MOP), it is widely pegged to and interchangeable with the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), which can simplify currency exchange for those arriving from regions where HKD is more common.
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 Enter and Stay (Visa‑upon‑Arrival for Non‑Exempt Nationals)
30d$25valid 1mo
Apply TransitTransit without Visa (TWOV) – Airside Transit
1d$0
Macau SAR has its own immigration policy separate from mainland China.