Gov’t refuses entry to more than 6,100 Chinese passport holders

In a crackdown on suspected misuse of the territory’s transit arrangements, local authorities have refused entry to more than 6,100 arrivals holding Chinese passports this year, the Public Security Police (PSP) said.

Police said those refused entry had failed to produce valid transport documents, had not continued their journeys to a foreign country as required, or had repeatedly crossed the border to circumvent Macau’s permitted-stay rules.

The force said it was targeting travelers who used frequent visits to secure what effectively amounted to long-term residence.

The figure covers the period from January through Nov. 10, 2026, and counts refused arrivals rather than necessarily representing 6,100 different individuals.

In its statement, the PSP said it continued to tackle cases involving Chinese passport holders who “use frequent trips to Macau to achieve long-term stays.”

Authorities also said they had strengthened intelligence sharing and joint operations with relevant mainland departments. These include joint checks at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint, tighter immigration screening and inspections of cross-border vehicles.

Officers are also analyzing vehicles carrying people suspected of misusing the transit policy.

Police said the stepped-up measures were intended to maintain orderly border clearance during major events, including the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting.

The force said data screening and enhanced immigration checks helped identify travelers who did not meet entry requirements, with refusals imposed in accordance with the law.

Police also warned travelers about information circulating on social media claiming to explain how to evade Macau’s immigration rules.

Visitors should “carefully verify” such information, the PSP said, adding that it would “maintain a high-pressure enforcement stance.”