Starting today, the traditional automated channels, i.e., the two-gate channels, at Macau’s border checkpoints will also be open to nationals from Switzerland and Belgium, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced in a statement yesterday.
The channels were only previously open to nationals from nine countries, namely Australia, Brazil, Germany, France, Malaysia, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea and Spain.
According to the statement, starting today, Swiss and Belgian nationals aged 18 and over can register in person at the designated registration points with a valid passport, after which they can use the traditional automated channels. Meanwhile, those aged below 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during registration as well as present a birth certificate and the ID of the person accompanying them.
The statement added that both registered and unregistered passengers may use the manual inspection channels to complete their immigration clearance procedures, while registrants for the automatic channels must have a passport valid for over 90 days.
The PSP highlighted its various measures in the statement, noting:
“Since 2024, the CPSP has expanded eligibility for the traditional automated channels to foreign visitors in several phases. In 2025, most foreign visitors crossing at the Macao port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge were allowed to clear immigration without leaving their vehicles. In 2026, eligibility for the joint inspection automated channels was extended to three categories of foreign nationals. Through these important measures, the PSP is contributing to Macao’s goal of becoming a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure”.
MSAR passport holders eligible for visa-on-arrival or e-visa for Kuwait: DSI
Meanwhile, the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) announced in a separate statement last night that the local government was notified by the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in Hong Kong that Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) passport holders can apply for a visa on arrival upon entering Kuwait for a maximum of 3 months per entry.
MSAR passport holders may also apply for an entry visa in advance through the Kuwait electronic visa platform.
One can find more details on https://www.kuwaitconsulate.org.hk/Consular_Services.html and https://www.dsi.gov.mo/en/visa.
The statement added that entry policies of various countries may vary, reminding residents to check the relevant information accordingly.
This poster provided by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) yesterday announces that Swiss and Belgian nationals are now eligible to use Macau’s automated border checkpoint channels.
