Macau Extends Self-Service Immigration to Swiss, Belgian Travellers
Passport holders from Switzerland and Belgium aged 18 or older can now use automated clearance after registering at designated locations.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Travel — General
Macau has extended its automated immigration self-service clearance to passport holders from Switzerland and Belgium. Travellers aged 18 or older must register at designated locations to use the channel.
Why it matters
The move is aimed at boosting border crossing convenience for foreign travellers entering Macau. It follows a series of steps that have expanded self-service access since 2024.
The policy covers Swiss and Belgian passport holders aged 18 or older, with children aged 7 to 17 registered by legal custodians presenting birth and identity documents. Nine other nationalities, including Australia, South Korea and Germany, were already eligible, and the number of registrations so far has not been reported.
The players
Macau Government
Macau is a Special Administrative Region of China that sets its own immigration and border control policies for entry.
The details
Eligible travellers register at designated locations to gain access to the self-service immigration channels. The change follows a 2025 arrangement at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge that let most foreign passport holders clear immigration without leaving their vehicles.
Timeline
2024: Expansion of self-service checkpoint coverage in Macau began.
2025: Vehicle immigration clearance was extended to most foreign passport holders at the bridge.
November 11, 2026: Swiss and Belgian passport holders gained self-service immigration eligibility.
Travel Outlook
The change extends a 2025 vehicle clearance arrangement at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, which previously covered most foreign passport holders. It continues a pattern of expanding self-service border options that has accelerated since 2024.
Swiss and Belgian travellers aged 18 or older can register at designated locations to use automated immigration clearance when entering Macau. Families with children aged 7 to 17 must have legal custodians complete the registration with birth and identity documents.
The takeaway
Travellers from Switzerland and Belgium should check registration requirements at designated locations before arriving to avoid delays at the border. Families should prepare birth and identity documents for any children aged 7 to 17.
Further reading
For broader context on border logistics and entry requirements, browse our Travel — General coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Macau Business.
