Starting from 1 July 2010, visitors from Pakistan are required to apply for a valid Macao visa in advance through a Chinese embassy or consulate instead of applying for an Entry Permit (visa-upon-arrival). Nonetheless, the consular officials of these countries stationing on Chinese territory, the officials of various international organizations stationing on Chinese territory and their family may apply for a Macao visa-upon-arrival with their passport and diplomatic/consular identity card or staff card.