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For a Macao SAR passport, two official pages disagree. The Macao government's notice of says holders are visa-free in the UAE for up to 30 days. The UAE ministry's visa exemptions list shows Macao as visa required. We check which holds on your passport and file a visa if you need one.
What each side says
| Source | Says |
|---|---|
| Macao government, notice after UAE notification | Visa-free, maximum 30 days |
| UAE ministry of foreign affairs list | Visa required |
Sources: Macao SAR government notice and UAE MOFA visa exemptions page, checked . The UAE page adds no note to the Macao row. We cannot tell which is current. Airlines check at the counter, so confirm before you pay for a ticket.
If a visa turns out to be needed
A licensed Dubai tourism company files the GDRFA tourist visa.
| Option | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days, single entry | AED 210 | GDRFA |
| 60 days, single entry | AED 315 | GDRFA |
| 30 days, multiple entry | AED 315 | GDRFA |
Source: GDRFA tourist visa pages, checked . Fees include VAT. A relative with UAE residence can sponsor a longer visit through ICP instead: AED 100 application, and AED 100 a month for a single entry.
Papers
Carry a Macao SAR passport with six months left and a colour scan of its photo page. Add a ticket out of the UAE and insurance valid here.
Help abroad for Macao residents
Macao has no embassy network. Its Identification Services Bureau says that since , an online overseas assistance service for lost Macao SAR travel documents runs at over 200 Chinese embassies and consulates. You apply through the Macao One Account app, get an application number valid for 24 hours and an SMS code, and show both at the Chinese mission. The UAE ministry lists the Peoples Republic of China among its accredited missions.
Not sure whether your trip connects to mainland China? The Dubai visa for Chinese citizens page covers that passport, and China visa for UAE residents covers the other way.
How it works with us
Send the passport copy and dates by WhatsApp or the form on this page. We read your passport against both sources, say whether you can fly as you are and, if not, price the visa. When you agree we file and follow it to the e-visa. We are a private visa service, and GDRFA or ICP is the authority.
Government fees stay with the authorities after a refusal. Before you pay, we write down what share of our price, if any, comes back.
Official sources
- Macao SAR government notice: visa-free, 30 days.
- UAE MOFA visa exemptions: Macao listed as visa required.
- Macao overseas assistance for lost documents: 200 Chinese missions.
All passports: Dubai visa by nationality.
