The Government of the Macao SAR was informed by the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong that, effective from 17 April 2002, holders of the Macao SAR Passports are granted visa-free access to enter the United Kingdom and stay for up to six months. In addition, holders of the Macao SAR passports are exempted from Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) for journeys that involve transit in the UK as from today.

Nationals of the United Kingdom have been able to enter the Macao SAR without a visa.

The Government of the Macao SAR and the Government of the United Kingdom hope that mutual exemption of visa requirements will further promote bilateral ties of business, trade and tourism.