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Visit/Transit Arrangements to Hong Kong for Macao Residents

The visit/transit visa/entry permit requirements for Macao residents are as follows :

	Macao permanent residents may visit Hong Kong entry permit-free for a period of not exceeding 180 days by producing: their Macao smart permanent identity cards together with a "Declaration Form for Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region Permanent Resident Identity Card to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region"; or Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to HKSAR together with proof of Macao permanent resident status, e.g. their valid Macao smart permanent identity cards.
	Holders of Visit Permit for Residents of Macao SAR to HKSAR who are Macao non-permanent residents or unable to produce proof of their Macao permanent resident status during arrival clearance may visit Hong Kong entry permit-free for up to 30 days on each landing.
	Holders of Macao SAR passports and holders of Macao SAR Travel Permits may transit Hong Kong for up to 7 days entry permit-free to another country or region or from another country or region back to the Macao SAR provided that usual immigration requirements are met, including possession of valid entry facilities for the destination and confirmed onward booking for the overseas journey.
	Visa/entry permit is not required for a visit not exceeding 90 days for holders of Portuguese national passports.

For entry to work, study, establish or join in any business, take up residence or to stay in the HKSAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa/entry permit-free period, Macao residents will require visas/entry permits.