This paper proposes a halt sequence for a matrix converter to overcome the overvoltage and overcurrent problems in the case of grid faults in regeneration. The proposed halt sequence short-circuits PMSM to avoid the regenerating current which flows into the snubber capacitor. The proposed method consists of two sequences; Sequence I controls the q-axis current to reach zero and PMSM becomes in the flux-weakening region. Then, Sequence II short-circuits PMSM to avert the regenerating current flowing into the snubber capacitor. In Sequence II, the current direction of the bi-directional switches is restricted by gate signal in order to achieve to cut the current off automatically at the zero-crossing point of the motor current. The experimental results demonstrate that the rise of the snubber capacitor voltage is less than 16% of the rated snubber voltage.