Hong Kong vs Macao (SAR China) Passport Comparison
Hong Kong
ASIA
Macao (SAR China)
ASIA
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hong Kong | Macao (SAR China) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free Destinations | 173 | 142 |
| 2026 Ranking | #18 | #31 |
| Global Mobility Score | 82/100 | 65/100 |
| Openness Score | 85/100 | 67/100 |
| Continent | ASIA | ASIA |
| Schengen Member | Yes | Yes |
| Citizenship by Investment | No | No |
| Residency by Investment | Yes | No |
| Visa on Arrival | 26 | 27 |
| eTA Available | 10 | 9 |
| e-Visa Available | 22 | 32 |
| Visa Required | 34 | 52 |
Visa-Free Destinations
2026 Ranking
Global Mobility Score
Openness Score
Continent
Schengen Member
Citizenship by Investment
Residency by Investment
Visa on Arrival
eTA Available
e-Visa Available
Visa Required
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Hong Kong
With 173 visa-free destinations, Hong Kong offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Schengen Area Access
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a Schengen Area member, providing free movement across 27 European countries.
Residency by Investment
Hong Kong
Hong Kong offers a Residency by Investment program for those seeking alternative pathways.
Most Unique Access
Hong Kong
Hong Kong provides exclusive visa-free access to 31 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 103 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 173 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
Hong Kong
31 unique destinations
Macao (SAR China)
3 unique destinations
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (103)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
Hong Kong
Rank: #18
Visa-free: 171
Macao (SAR China)
Rank: #31
Visa-free: 145
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | Hong Kong | Macao (SAR China) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #18 (171) | #31 (145) |
| 2024 | #19 (171) | #34 (144) |
| 2023 | #19 (171) | #36 (144) |
| 2022 | #18 (171) | #33 (144) |
| 2021 | #19 (171) | #35 (144) |
| 2020 | #18 (170) | #33 (144) |
| 2019 | #18 (168) | #33 (141) |
| 2018 | #17 (170) | #33 (144) |
| 2017 | #22 (152) | #36 (127) |
| 2016 | #20 (154) | #40 (120) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.