Frequently asked questions
- I heard that some people do not have to fill in an Arrival Card upon entry to Macao. I wonder which type of passengers can benefit from such facilitating policy.
- What is the fine per day for overstaying in Macao? Will it incur imprisonment?
1. I heard that some people do not have to fill in an Arrival Card upon entry to Macao. I wonder which type of passengers can benefit from such facilitating policy.
On 10 July 2013, the ‘Non-stamping Immigration Clearance Policy’ was implemented (non-residents are exempted from stamping on their travel document upon entry and exit). All passengers do not need to complete an “Arrival Card”. Instead, a printed “Arrival Card” bearing the limit of stay is issued to passengers, who should be mindful of the limit of stay and keep the “Arrival Card” properly. If the “Arrival Card” is lost, the passenger may approach any of our border checkpoints, the Immigration Building of the Public Security Police Force at Pac On, Police Station, Taipa Police Station or Airport Police Division for reissue of the “Arrival Card”.
2. What is the fine per day for overstaying in Macao? Will it incur imprisonment?
According to Article 1 of Administrative Regulation No. 14/2014 (an amendment to the Regulation of Article 32 of Administrative Regulation No. 5/2003 amended by Administrative Regulation No. 23/2009), persons who overstay in the Macao Special Administrative Region for less than 30 days are fined MOP500 per overdue day. Those who perform the same violation within one year or overstay for over 30 days are considered to be illegal immigrants. They will be deported and interdicted from entry to Macao for a certain period of time (See the Regulation for details). Overstay is not a criminal offence, so it will not incur a penalty of freedom deprivation.