Macao: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans don't need a visa for Macao. You can stay up to 30 days per visit.
Visa-free. South Africa is on Macao's list of visa-exempt countries (88 countries exempted by written instruction of the Chief Executive), published by the Public Security Police Force.1
Before you travel
Purpose of visit
Tourism and short visits. Work needs separate authorisation.3
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Passport validity
GSA says passport valid 90 days beyond the stay with 2 blank pages. Not confirmed at tier 1.3
Not yet confirmed by an official source
How to apply
No application. Stay is granted on arrival.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Where South Africans apply
Not needed for visits up to 30 days.1
Confirmed on an official government source
Travel insurance
Not published by official sources
Return or onward ticket
Not published by official sources
Proof of funds
GSA reports Macao may ask for proof of funds on a sliding scale, from MOP 5,000 for up to 7 days to MOP 20,000 or more for 22 days or longer. Not confirmed at tier 1.3
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Accommodation or invitation
Not published by official sources
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Macao publishes no yellow fever rule for South Africans in the sources checked. Macao is not a yellow fever risk area, so no certificate is needed to return to South Africa from Macao, unless you transited a risk country.
Confirmed by other governments' official advice
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Extensions of the Authorization to Stay are handled by the Public Security Police Force (procedure published on fsm.gov.mo).2
Confirmed on an official government source
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
Sources
Official
The destination's own government
Commercial
Visa agencies, law firms and travel companies
- 3The GSA (South African visa agency) thegsa.co.za
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.