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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ด Macau visa requirements for Emirati citizens

Visa-free ยท 90 days

No visa needed โ€” Emirati citizens can stay in Macau visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from United Arab Emirates can travel to Macau for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself โ€” if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Macau, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Macau immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Emirati passport ranks #1 worldwide, opening 168 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (127 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA). Macau is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Macanese citizens traveling to United Arab Emirates face the same requirement (visa-free ยท 30 days).

Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 6 of 8 destinations are open to Emirati travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Macau

Capital
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Region
Eastern Asia
Currency
Macanese pataca (P)
Languages
Portuguese, Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Macau?

No visa needed โ€” Emirati citizens can stay in Macau visa-free for up to 90 days.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Macau without a visa?

Emirati citizens can stay in Macau for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.

What currency is used in Macau?

The currency in Macau is the Macanese pataca (P).

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa-free ยท 90 days for Emirati citizens traveling to Macau. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Macau embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.