China Relaxes Visa Policy for Macau Residents

Effective October 25, 2023, foreign national residents of Macau can apply for multiple-entry visas for mainland China with extended validity.

According to the Commissioner’s Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macau SAR:

  • Foreign permanent residents of Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years;
  • Foreign non-permanent residents of Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for up to two years;
  • Foreign professional employees can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for up to one year.
  • Foreign non-professional employees and domestic helpers can apply for multiple-entry visas valid for up to six months.
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