Macao Trade & Investment Fair 2026

About the fair

The Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) is Macao's first local exhibition to receive UFI recognition and one of the most authoritative annual international economic and trade events in Macao. Under the theme 'Cooperation — Key to Business Opportunities,' MIF leverages Macao's role as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure and a premium business and trade service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries (PSC), helping participants launch, develop and transform their businesses. MIF combines an exhibition, a forum/conference, business matching and an SME platform in a single event.

Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.