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United Kingdom Visa Requirements for Macau Citizens

eTA · 180 days

Macau passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom for stays of up to 180 days.

Source: GOV.UK — Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) · checked 13 Oct 2026

Apply online for eTA to United Kingdom

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How to get your eTA for United Kingdom in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Macau passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 20 GBP by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport, usually within —.
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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

eTA
Fee
20 GBP
Max stay
180 days
Valid for
730 days
Entries
Multiple
Extension
Possible

GOV.UK says it costs £20 to apply online or through the UK ETA app, and that each person travelling needs an ETA, including babies and children.

Documents (2)
  • Photo of the passport
  • Photo of the applicant's face
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What the United Kingdom visa rules mean for Macau travellers

Macau citizens do not need a full visa for United Kingdom, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly — valid for stays of up to 180 days. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.

The main option is the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which costs 20 GBP with a processing time of —.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, United Kingdom applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the UK. GOV.UK’s migrant health guide says all overseas visitors will be charged 150% of the cost of NHS treatment unless they are exempt, that …
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement. GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they will leave the UK at the end of their visit and that they can pay for their return or o…
  • Proof of funds: GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependants during the trip, or have funding from someone else. No official source we could read states an amount.

United Kingdom entry rules compared

United Kingdom lets 1 passport in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 114. Macau citizens are treated the same way as Bahrain, Brunei, Hong Kong, Israel and Japan. Overall the Macau passport ranks #63 in the world with 93 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Europe? With a Macau passport you can also visit 47 countries in the region without a visa, including Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium and Bulgaria.

In the other direction, United Kingdom citizens can visit Macau visa-free for up to 180 days.

Flag of United KingdomEntry requirements for United Kingdom

Passport validity

GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.

GOV.UK — Entering the UK✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

6 months

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for the UK. GOV.UK’s migrant health guide says all overseas visitors will be charged 150% of the cost of NHS treatment unless they are exempt, that people who have a visitor visa and those with a visa for under 6 months need to pay for any healthcare at the point of use unless they are exempt, and that accident and emergency services are free of charge irrespective of an overseas visitor’s country of normal residence.

GOV.UK (Department of Health and Social Care) — NHS entitlements: migrant health guide✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement. GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they will leave the UK at the end of their visit and that they can pay for their return or onward journey, or have someone else fund it.

GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

GOV.UK says visitors must be able to show that they can support themselves and their dependants during the trip, or have funding from someone else. No official source we could read states an amount.

GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

12 months

Knowingly remaining in the UK beyond the time limited by one's leave is a criminal offence. On summary conviction the penalty is imprisonment up to the general limit in a magistrates' court or a fine, or both (England and Wales); up to 12 months or a fine up to the statutory maximum, or both (Scotland); up to six months or a fine up to the statutory maximum, or both (Northern Ireland). On indictment it is up to four years or a fine, or both. Under the Immigration Rules, a person aged 18 or over who overstayed is treated as having breached immigration laws, and an application for entry clearance or permission to enter must be refused if made within the relevant period: 12 months if they left voluntarily at their own expense; 2 years if they left voluntarily at public expense within 6 months of notice of liability for removal (or of the end of any appeal or review, whichever is later); 5 years if they left voluntarily at public expense later than that; 10 years if they were removed at public expense. An overstay of 30 days or less that began on or after 6 April 2017 is disregarded if the person left voluntarily and not at the Secretary of State's expense.

legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives) — Immigration Act 1971, section 24 (Illegal entry and similar offences)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

Cash of £10,000 or more must be declared when carried between Great Britain and a country outside the UK. For Northern Ireland, cash of €10,000 or more must be declared when carried between Northern Ireland and a non-EU country.

GOV.UK — Taking cash in and out of Great Britain✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Macau citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

Macau passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to United Kingdom for stays of up to 180 days.

How long can Macau citizens stay in United Kingdom?

Up to 180 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a United Kingdom visa cost for Macau citizens?

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): 20 GBP, processing —.

How do Macau citizens apply for a United Kingdom eTA?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.gov.uk). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter United Kingdom?

GOV.UK says your identity document (for example your passport or identity card) will be checked when you arrive at a UK port or airport, and that it should be valid for the whole of your stay.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.