What it means in practice
90 days is about three months. If you arrive on 1 November 2026, your last legal day is 29 January 2027, because the arrival day is day one. Use the stay calculator for your own dates.
How Macao counts your stay: Permitted stay depends on nationality and is set at entry. Overstaying is fined MOP 500–800 per day (up to MOP 15,000); longer or repeated overstays lead to deportation and an entry ban.
At the border
Official details are shown in English.
- Passport valid at least 90 days beyond the intended stay
- Visa on arrival fee, if your nationality is not visa-exempt
How to avoid overstaying
- Go by your stamp or visa. The date the officer gives you is the one that counts, even if it is shorter than the maximum.
- Plan to leave a day or two early. With 90 days, book your exit before the last legal day so a cancelled flight doesn't push you over.
- Extend before you run out. Requests to stay longer are handled by the Public Security Police (Immigration Services); apply before your permitted stay ends.
- What overstaying costs. Overstaying is fined MOP 500–800 per day (up to MOP 15,000); longer or repeated overstays lead to deportation and an entry ban.
Staying longer
Visa-free days are for visits. For months or years in Macao, these are the long-stay routes in Bordr's guide (checked against official sources):
Official details are shown in English.
- Talent Recruitment Programmes (High-end Talents, Outstanding Talents, Advanced Professionals)
- Special Authorisation to Stay for non-resident students
- Temporary residency for major investment
Costs, income thresholds and how to apply are in the Bordr guide.
Questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Macao?
South Korean citizens can visit Macao without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Macao?
Up to 90 days, according to Bordr's data. Permitted stay depends on nationality and is set at entry. Overstaying is fined MOP 500–800 per day (up to MOP 15,000); longer or repeated overstays lead to deportation and an entry ban.
Can I extend my stay in Macao?
Requests to stay longer are handled by the Public Security Police (Immigration Services); apply before your permitted stay ends.
What do I need at the border in Macao?
Passport valid at least 90 days beyond the intended stay; Visa on arrival fee, if your nationality is not visa-exempt.
When was this checked?
Bordr last checked the entry rules for Macao against official sources on 30 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the official source before you travel.
Sources and last check
Entry rules for this destination were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. Visa-free days come from the passport matrix in the Bordr app, corrected where the official rules differ.
- Macao SAR Government Portal — Immigration (PS-1474): visa exemption, visa on arrival, fees
- Macao SAR Government Portal — Immigration FAQ
This page is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules change and border officers have the final say. Check the official government source for your destination before you travel.
Includes visa data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 1 November 2026; Bordr's official-source checks take precedence.
More destinations for South Korea passports
Popular with nomads
Thailand30 days
IndonesiaVOA · 30 d
Vietnam45 days
Malaysia90 days
Philippines30 days
CambodiaVOA · 30 d
Japan90 days
Mexico180 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Brazil90 days
Argentina90 days
Peru90 days
East Asia
All destinations for South Korea passports
