Question 1

How long can I stay on the on-arrival permit?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of 30 days once approved. Exempt nationalities may receive longer stays (up to 90 days, 3 months, or 6 months for British citizens) under the limit-of-stay table.

Question 2

Who cannot use visa on arrival?

Accepted Answer

Nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam must obtain a Macao visa in advance through a PRC diplomatic mission; checkpoint issuance is not available to them.

Question 3

Can I enter multiple times on one payment?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you paid the multiple-entry fee — you may enter and exit multiple times within the granted stay (maximum 30 days) without paying again.

Question 4

How is this different from visa on arrival?

Accepted Answer

It is the same Authorization to Enter and Stay but secured in advance through an agent in Macao instead of at the checkpoint, with about 15 working days of processing.

Question 5

How long is the authorization usable?

Accepted Answer

A maximum of 120 days from grant absent extinction, with stay limited to the period stated in the Authorization.

Question 6

Can I start work before the Blue Card is issued?

Accepted Answer

Yes — entry on the Entry Permit for Work Purpose grants Temporary Authorization to Stay as a non-resident worker, allowing legal temporary work until it expires while formalities are completed.

Question 7

How long does the card last?

Accepted Answer

It follows the limit approved in the employment authorization, unless a shorter term applies under the entry/stay/residence regime.

Question 8

How long is the student stay valid?

Accepted Answer

Until the program end date, subject to passport validity and statutory caps; students with short-validity documents apply for a validity update after replacing them.

Question 9

Can students re-enter Macao freely?

Accepted Answer

Non-resident students hold multiple-entry stay within validity under Article 13 of Administrative Regulation No. 38/2021, without prejudice to other laws.

Question 10

What if a Mainland student leaves before applying?

Accepted Answer

On re-entry with valid study proof (student card or enrolment certificate) they are admitted temporarily with a written date to apply; without study proof they may be refused entry.

Question 11

Who counts as reuniting kindred?

Accepted Answer

Spouse, qualifying de facto partner, first-level ascendants, first-level minor descendants/adopted minors, and minors or blood relatives proved to be supported by the worker.

Question 12

Can the family work in Macao?

Accepted Answer

No — this authorization is for stay as reuniting kindred, not employment. Separate employment authorization and worker stay are required to work.

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