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Macau — Citizenship Guide
Citizenship by descent is available; naturalisation is restricted; dual citizenship is generally not permitted.
Why Macau?
The Macau passport offers visa-free, visa-on-arrival, ETA, or e-visa access to 163 destinations, ranking it #69 globally.
PRC nationality; restricted.
Citizenship by descent
Macau applies jus sanguinis — citizenship can be acquired by descent from a citizen parent, and in some cases from grandparents or more distant ancestors.
Naturalisation
Naturalisation in Macau is restricted or not standardised — there is no straightforward residency-based route for most people.
Dual citizenship
Macau generally does not permit dual citizenship — naturalising usually requires renouncing your existing nationality.
Fees & timeline
There is no standard published application fee — costs vary, so check with official sources.
Compiled from the Citizenship Hub law dataset (approximate). Verify with official government sources before relying on this information.
Where the Macau passport can travel
Visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA, and e-visa access by destination. Hover for details.
- Visa-free
- Visa on arrival
- ETA
- e-Visa
- Visa required
- No admission
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