Timor-Leste passport → Macao
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Macao?
East Timorese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Macao for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Macao at a glance
- Currency
- Macanese pataca (MOP)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Chinese
- Calling code
- +853
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Macao for other passports
- Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa required7 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for East Timorese passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free7 days
MongoliaeVisa- ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do East Timorese citizens need a visa for Macao?
East Timorese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Macao for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Macao?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can East Timorese citizens visit without a visa?
87 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Timor-Leste passport ranks #48 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data (imorte), scraped from passportindex.org, published 17 Feb 2026. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Macao before you travel.