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Verified June 2026

Do Macao residents need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Macao SAR passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Holders of a Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao SAR) passport travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, which is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is a quick online authorisation rather than a visa.

The 90/180 rule continues to apply to Macao travellers in full; ETIAS is the authorisation arranged online before departure.

The Macao SAR passport, not the travel permit

Visa-free access applies to the Macao SAR passport. The older Macao Special Administrative Region Travel Permit and other identity documents are not the same thing and may carry different requirements. Travel on your Macao SAR passport, valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure, and ETIAS will apply.

How Macao residents will apply

When ETIAS launches, Macao residents will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Macao residents to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Macao residents need ETIAS?

Yes. Macao SAR passport holders are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Macao residents?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Macao residents need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Macao residents?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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