How to Apply for a Macao Visa from Nepal: Step-by-Step Guide

Applying for a Macao visa from Nepal is a systematic process handled through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) located in Kathmandu. The center accepts applications every Tuesday to Thursday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and all applicants must personally submit the required documents. Once the application is lodged, the visa is generally issued within 15 to 30 working days after the review and approval of the documents.

The Macao visa application form must be carefully filled out, printed clearly, and accompanied by two 1.5-inch color photos and the applicant’s original passport along with photocopies of relevant pages. The supporting documents differ according to the purpose of travel, which the applicant must select accurately.

For those traveling for work, the required documents include the Macao visa application form with two photos, a valid passport (original and copy), and the Authorization to Stay for Non-Resident Workers or the renewal of a work permit. Applicants traveling to stay as family members of non-resident workers must provide the application form, valid passport, and the Special Authorization to Stay for the reuniting family. They must also submit a Certificate of Kinship, which should be translated into English, Chinese, or Portuguese and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nepal. Additional documents include a round-trip air ticket showing travel dates that respect the visa processing timeline, proof of accommodation (such as hotel booking or a relative’s utility bills/bank statement covering the past three months), and financial proof demonstrating a balance of at least 15,000 MOP confirmed within one month.

For those visiting Macao for tourism, emergency purposes, business, or private affairs, the requirements include the visa form and photos, a valid passport (original and copies of the first and all used pages), proof of purpose of visit, any previous Macao entry or exit records, valid visas or residence permits of other countries if applicable, round-trip flight bookings, accommodation documents (either a hotel reservation or a relative’s recent utility or bank records), and a financial statement showing a balance above 15,000 MOP within the last month.

Students applying for a study visa must provide the visa form with photos, passport copies, a balance confirmation document showing funds over 15,000 MOP within one month, and an admission letter from a recognized higher institution in Macao. If the study program lasts less than six months, the applicant must also include proof of a reserved return flight.

The application fee for all Macao visas from Nepal is NPR 9,400 per person, which includes a visa fee of Rs 3,300, a service fee of Rs 3,900, and a contact fee of Rs 2,200. This total fee is payable at the time of submission at the visa center.

Depending on the type of visa issued, applicants may receive a single entry (valid for 3 months, stay up to 14 days), double entry (valid for 3 months, 14 days per entry), or multiple entry (valid for 6 months, 14 days per entry). It is crucial to fill out the visa form clearly, truthfully, and completely. Any missing information, false details, or unclear handwriting can lead to delays or even rejection. The final decision on each case is made by the visa officerbased on the documentation and purpose of travel.

For the most updated information, applicants are strongly advised to visit the official website of the Public Security Police Force of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) at http://www.fsm.gov.mo/psp/cht/psp_top5_3m.html, where the official requirements, forms, and procedural details are listed.