Visa · Macao

Macao Visa Photo (Authorization to Enter and Stay)

Macao visa photo is 1.5 inch (about 33x48mm), white background, front view, taken within the last 6 months, no hat. Submit 2 photos; color or black-and-white is accepted per the official rule.

Photo difficulty4/10

Photo specs

Print size	≈ 33 × 48 mm (1.5 inch)
Background	White (#FFFFFF)
Head size	Full-face front view, whole face clearly shown
Quantity	2 identical photos
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months

≈ 33 × 48 mm (1.5 inch) · Full-face front view, whole face clearly shown

Detailed rules

HatNo hat

White backgroundWhite background required

Full-face front viewLook straight ahead, whole face visible

Black & white photoAccepted alongside color (unlike China which requires color)

Eyes openEyes open with pupils and irises clearly visible

Common rejection reasons

Submitting only 1 photo when 2 are required
Wearing a hat or using a non-white background
Confusing the visa size (1.5 inch) with the Macao passport size (3.5x4.5cm)

Photo difficulty

White background and 2-photo requirement
Easy to confuse the size with the Macao passport

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Macao visa photo?

About 1.5 inch (33x48mm), white background, 2 photos, taken within the last 6 months.

Must a Macao visa photo be in color?

Not required. The official rule accepts both color and black-and-white, as long as the background is white and no hat is worn.

Official sources

Macao SAR Government Portal (gov.mo) — PS-1472 Authorization to Enter and Stay (Application) — Verified on 04/07/2026
Macao SAR Government Portal (gov.mo) — PS-1474 Immigration Clearance of Non-residents — Verified on 04/07/2026

Updated 04/07/2026

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