Macau is part of New Zealand's visa-waiver programme. You must hold a Macau SAR passport specifically — other Macau-issued documents are not eligible. Get your NZeTA online before you travel.
To be eligible for the NZeTA, Macau residents must travel on a Macau SAR passport specifically. Other Macau-issued documents — including the Macau Resident Identity Card (BI) or travel permits — are not eligible for the NZeTA visa-waiver programme. Your NZeTA must be applied for and linked to your Macau SAR passport.
Macau and New Zealand share an interesting historical parallel as former colonial territories that have evolved into distinctly modern, globally connected places. For Macau residents, New Zealand represents the ultimate in natural contrast — from Macau's dense urban casino landscape to New Zealand's pristine wilderness, clean skies, and vast, uninterrupted landscape. The dramatic scenery of New Zealand's South Island, from the Southern Alps to the fjords of Milford Sound, offers something genuinely beyond what any built environment can replicate.
From Macau International Airport (MFM), the most common routing to Auckland (AKL) is via Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) — a short 40-minute ferry or one-hour flight away — connecting with Cathay Pacific or Air New Zealand for the direct Hong Kong–Auckland service. Total journey time is approximately 10–11 hours from Macau, making New Zealand one of the more accessible long-haul destinations from the region. Many Macau travellers choose to begin their trip in Hong Kong before continuing to New Zealand, making for an efficient two-destination itinerary.
Macau SAR passport holders need an NZeTA before travelling to New Zealand. Apply online — takes under 10 minutes.
The New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) is mandatory for Macau residents travelling to or transiting through New Zealand. It is a digital travel authorisation electronically linked to your Macau SAR passport — not a physical document or stamp. New Zealand's border management system verifies the NZeTA automatically at airline check-in.
You must hold a Macau SAR passport (the official travel document issued by the Macao Special Administrative Region) to qualify for the NZeTA visa-waiver programme. Other Macau-issued documents, including travel permits or identification cards, are not accepted for NZeTA eligibility. Apply for your NZeTA using your Macau SAR passport number only.
Enter personal details, your Macau SAR passport information, and travel purpose. Takes 5–10 minutes on any device.
Provide your Macau SAR passport number, issue and expiry dates. Use your SAR passport number only — other documents do not qualify.
Pay securely by credit or debit card. Includes the NZeTA processing charge and the IVL levy.
Most applicants receive NZeTA approval within 24–72 hours. Keep your confirmation email for check-in.
Macau visitors — accustomed to world-class entertainment and dining — will find New Zealand's natural wonders, adventure activities, and cultural richness equally compelling.
New Zealand's largest city combines Pacific and Asian influences in a stunning harbour setting. Excellent Chinese and international dining, the Sky Tower, art museums, and easy day trips to volcanic islands make Auckland a compelling start to any New Zealand visit.
The contrast from Macau's low-lying peninsula could not be more stark. Queenstown's dramatic mountain backdrop, world-famous adventure activities, ski resorts, and acclaimed fine dining make it New Zealand's most visited destination and a favourite with Asian travellers.
New Zealand's geothermal heartland delivers natural spectacles that rival any entertainment. Erupting geysers, boiling mud pools, Māori cultural performances, and traditional hāngi cooking create an unforgettable sensory experience for first-time New Zealand visitors.
Fiordland's Milford Sound is one of nature's most dramatic performances. Towering glacier-carved cliffs, permanent waterfalls, and a fjord teeming with wildlife offer a nature experience that photography alone cannot convey — it must be witnessed in person.