Frequently asked questions
- If a Macao resident travels to Hong Kong SAR, what is the maximum period of stay in Hong Kong SAR?
- If an applicant is outside Macao, can he/she apply for the Macao SAR Travel Documents by post?
- If an applicant is outside Macao, can he/she apply for the Macao SAR Travel Documents by post?
1. If a Macao resident travels to Hong Kong SAR, what is the maximum period of stay in Hong Kong SAR?
By presenting an electronic Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card, the Macao SAR permanent resident is allowed to stay in the Hong Kong SAR as a visitor for a maximum period of 180 days provided that the immigration requirements are duly fulfilled. For a Macao SAR non-permanent resident entering Hong Kong with his/her «Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to HKSAR», he/she is allowed to stay in the Hong Kong SAR as a visitor for a maximum period of 30 days provided that the immigration requirements are duly fulfilled.
2. If an applicant is outside Macao, can he/she apply for the Macao SAR Travel Documents by post?
Yes. If the applicant is in other country or region, he/she can authorize a representative in Macao to obtain an application form and lodge the application to DSI on his/her behalf. The applicant can also download the application form from the “Postal Application Service” system of DSI.
3. If an applicant is outside Macao, can he/she apply for the Macao SAR Travel Documents by post?
Yes. If the applicant is in other country or region, he/she can authorize a representative in Macao to obtain an application form and lodge the application to DSI on his/her behalf. The applicant can also download the application form from the “Postal Application Service” system of DSI.