Macao Allows Entry with Hong Kong ID Card for One Year

Macao has confirmed that citizens holding a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re-entry Permit can enter its borders without a passport. This entry rule allows these travelers to stay in Macao for a maximum of one year.

The Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card is issued to individuals with the right of abode in Hong Kong, serving as proof of permanent residency. The Re-entry Permit, also known as the Home Return Card, facilitates movement between Hong Kong and mainland China and allows entry into Macao.

This arrangement is notably more generous than the typical short-term visitor allowances for nationals from other countries, who usually require a passport and receive shorter stays. Macao, as a Special Administrative Region of China, maintains distinct immigration policies from mainland China and Hong Kong, making this entry rule a unique aspect of cross-border travel.

Travelers without these specific documents must present a valid passport for entry.