UK visa requirements for Macao citizens (2026)

Do Macao citizens need a visa for UK?

A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.

Note: older open datasets list this route as “eTA / ETA required”. We show the newer rule from the official source above.

Macao passport holders can currently enter 120 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 43 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. United Kingdom admits 84 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

Documents required for the UK ETA

• Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
• Email address and a payment card
• Travel dates and first address
• Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

UK ETA processing time

ETA: usually decided within 1 working day, up to 3 working days. (per the official source listed below). Apply well before your travel date.

UK ETA cost & official fees

With Tripsol: from $60 per traveler, all-in. Total includes government fees where applicable and our service fee.

How to apply for the UK ETA

1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
2. Enter passport details exactly as printed — typos are the #1 reason for problems.
3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Prefer a human to check it? Apply with Tripsol, or apply yourself on the official portal (GOV.UK – check if you need a UK visa).

Recent UK entry rule changes

• 2025-04-02: ETA requirement extended to European nationalities; it already applied to the Americas, Asia-Pacific and GCC visa-exempt nationals from 8 Jan 2025.

Entry tips for UK

• Apply on GOV.UK or the UK ETA app; the ETA lasts 2 years or until the passport expires.
• Irish citizens need no ETA.
• Local currency is British pound (GBP) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
• Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
• An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

United Kingdom at a glance

Sources & last verified

Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.