Does Macao need a passport and visa?

Individuals who go to Hong Kong and Macao do not need to apply for passports and visas, but only need to apply for Hong Kong and Macao passes.

Individuals need passports and visas to go abroad, while Hong Kong and Macao belong to the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC) and do not need passports and visas. Hong Kong and Macao are special administrative regions and need to apply for Hong Kong and Macao passes. Passengers can apply for an entry visa from the customs officer on duty when they arrive at the Macau airport or Macau pier. The visa is valid for 30 days. If it is more than 30 days, visitors need to apply for visa extension at Macao Finance Bureau.

You don't need a passport to go to Macao, you need a Hong Kong and Macao pass.

Hong Kong and Macao Pass is a travel document issued by People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Exit-Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security to mainland residents in China for private travel, visiting relatives, engaging in business, training, employment, studying abroad and other non-official activities.

If the hukou is a provincial capital city or a city like Suzhou, you can apply for an individual visa, and the rest need to apply for a group visa.

If the passport does not handle the trip from Macao to a third country, it is not allowed. You need to make an appointment with the travel agency in advance.

Visa: air ticket procedures for transferring to Macao in the name of going abroad. When crossing the border, the customs should check the travel itinerary of passport+air ticket. After crossing the border, you can stay in Hong Kong for 7 days and then return by yourself with your passport. If there is a problem with the customs, explain why you need to go back to solve it urgently and go abroad next time.

To sum up, you don't need a passport to go to Macao, you need a Hong Kong and Macao pass.

The Travel Permit to and from Hong Kong and Macao, commonly known as the Two-way Permit, is a travel document issued by the Exit-Entry Administration of People's Republic of China (PRC) and People's Republic of China (PRC) (namely, the State Exit-Entry Administration, with two brands in one organization) to China mainland residents for private travel to and from Hong Kong or Macao, visiting relatives, engaging in business, training, employment, studying abroad and other non-official activities.

Legal basis:

Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.