Macao’s traditional automated channels to add Swiss and Belgian nationals as eligible users

MACAU, November 10 - To support the development of Macao as “One Centre, One Platform and One Base” and “One Highland”, the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) continues to improve immigration clearance services for international visitors. These improvements will make immigration clearance more convenient and attract more overseas visitors to Macao. The traditional automated channels currently serve nationals of nine countries — Australia, South Korea, Portugal, Singapore, Brazil, Germany, France, Malaysia and Spain — and will subsequently be extended to those of Switzerland and Belgium. The traditional automated channels, i.e. the two-gate channels, at the Macao checkpoints will officially open to nationals of these two countries on November 11, 2026.

From that date, Swiss and Belgian nationals aged 18 or above can register in person at the designated registration points (see Notes below) with a valid passport. Once registered, they can use the traditional automated channels for more convenient entry and exit. Swiss and Belgian minors aged 7 to under 18 must register in the company of a parent or guardian. During registration, the minor registrant’s birth certificate and the parent’s or guardian’s identity document must both be presented in the original. If accompanied by a guardian, proof of the lawful relationship must also be produced.

Notes:

1. Both registered and unregistered passengers may use the manual inspection channels to complete their immigration clearance procedures.
2. The passport of the person to register for the said automated channels must be valid for more than 90 days.
3. Registration locations, service hours, and enquiries.

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 CPSP is contributing to Macao’s goal of becoming a world centre of tourism and leisure. The CPSP will continue to align with the overall requirements of the national 15th Five-Year Plan and Macao’s third Five-Year Plan. Guided by the principles of “continuous optimization” and “reform and innovation”, the CPSP will keep researching and rolling out measures that facilitate immigration clearance, and strive to make border crossing safer and more convenient for Chinese and foreign visitors. This will, in turn, promote the efficient movement of people and add vitality to the building and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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