Tourist Info
Macau is a great place to go and full of exciting contrasts. On the one hand you find the historical city center which belongs to the World Heritage List. On the other side Macau is a very modern place with amazing buildings and Casinos. Well, and don’t forget the food. For example dried beef is a speciality here, which is simply Yummy!!!
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HOW TO GET TO MACAU? – Transport Information!
By Air : Aircrafts Tourists can use the Macau International Airport for travelling to several destinations in the region on direct flights or catch connecting flights to different portsof Asia, Europe or America. The airport is located on Taipa Island and is 15 minutes away from the Macau Ferry Terminal, 20 minutes from the Barrier Gate and only 10 minutes away from the COTAI Frontier Post. It operates 24 hours a day. For detailed information on flight schedules, please dial (853) 2886 1111 or visit http://www.macau-airport.com. (To read about the Regulation on Liquids Carried on Passenger Hand Baggage, please visit http://www.aacm.gov.mo) Reservations on Air Macau flights can be made through telephone number (853) 8396 5555 or website: http://www.airmacau.com.mo. Air Macau counters are located at the Airport (Departures – 2nd floor) and 398 Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, R/C, Macau. Viva Macau flights can be reserved at Tel: (853) 2871 8880, through their website, http://www.flyvivamacau.com or visit their office at 12/F, AIA Tower, No 251A-301, Avenida Comercial De Macau, Macau. There are approximately a dozen and a half companies flying to and from Macau, connecting to several cities in Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea and Southeast Asia. (For detailed information on immigration and customs formalities, you can visit the Immigration Services website at http://www.fsm.gov.mo). Transportation Service All major hotels provide pick-up service which can be booked in advance or arranged on arrival. Taxis are air-conditioned and inexpensive, they are freely available at the taxi station outside the Airport. There will be a surcharge of five patacas and each piece of luggage carried in the trunk will cost three patacas. The Airport bus (AP1) is also available outside the terminal.
By Land There are two gateways available, the Barrier Gate and the COTAI Frontier Post. The Barrier Gate operates from 7:00 AM to midnight. The COTAI Frontier Post at the Taipa-Coloane Reclaimed Area operates from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To and from major cities in Grangdong Province, mainland China The Kee Kwan Motor Road Co. offers an air-conditioned bus service between Macau and major cities in Guangdong Province during 7:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Buses depart from the bus stop near the Master Hotel (at the end of Av. Almeida Ribeiro and Rua das Lorchas).
By Sea Hong Kong has many facilities for Macau-bound travellers. The main sea terminal and heliport are located in Shun Tak Centre, on the waterfront West of Central District on Hong Kong Island. It is above Sheung Wan MTR station (Mass Transit Railway) and next to a terminus for buses and minibuses from many parts of Hong Kong, including the A2 Airbus from the airport. The terminal has passenger wharves and helipad, booking offices for current and advance sailings and flights, reservation offices of Macau hotels and travel agents, a branch of China Travel Service, and a Macau Government Tourist Office Information Counter.
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VISA: (source:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/macau.htm)
Macau is generally very open in its approach to admit tourists and short term business visitors. Passport holders of 65 countries are exempt from a visa to Macau for a certain period. Most nationalities are permitted to obtain a visa on arrival at the border control, usually permitting a stay of 30 days. If you want to visit for a longer period you can seek a visa in advance. The Macau Immigration Service website advises that outside China you should contact a consulate that issues visas for the mainland. However, it seems that not all consulates are providing this service and refer you to the main Immigration Office in Macau. Its contact information:
Hotline: office hour: (853)83940553 or (853)83940542 or (853)83940563
non office hour: (853)28370777
Fax: (853)28374300
Mail: Macao P.O. Box 1089
E-mail : info@dsi.gov.mo
Visa Prices
From a pricing point of view, there are three types of tourist visa, but there is no difference between them once issued. These are the prices when applying in Macau.
• Individual – MOP$100, children under 12 years of age pay MOP$50.
• Family Passport – MOP$200
• Group - MOP$ 50 per person for genuine groups of 10 or more
(MOP$ is the abbreviation for the Macau currency, the Pataca. It is worth a little less than the HK dollar which is readily accepted in Macau on a ‘one for one’ basis.)
Business Visa
Generally, the same rules apply for a business visa as for tourist visas according to your nationality. How long you are permitted to stay is determined when you arrive at Immigration Control and declare that you intend to conduct business. The duration allowed is normally the same as applies to a normal tourist of your nationality.
Study Visa
The prospective student can apply for a student visa from the Immigration Office in Macau.
Residence Visa
The rules vary according to nationality and the nature of what someone plans to do. The visa can be obtained in Macau from the Immigration Office with more information, in Chinese version only
Countries Whose Passport Holders Enjoy Visa-Free Access to Macao SAR
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Country |
Visa Free Period |
Country |
Visa Free Period |
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Andorra |
90 Days |
Malaysia |
30 Days |
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Australia |
30 Days |
Mali |
90 Days |
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Austria |
90 Days |
Malta |
90 Days |
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Belgium |
90 Days |
Mexico |
90 Days |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina |
90 Days |
Monaco |
30 Days |
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Brazil |
90 Days |
Mongolia |
90 Days |
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Bulgaria |
90 Days |
Namibia |
30 Days |
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Canada |
30 Days |
New Zealand |
30 Days |
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Cape Verde |
90 Days |
Norway |
90 Days |
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Chile |
30 Days |
Philippines |
30 Days |
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Croatia |
90 Days |
Poland |
90 Days |
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Cyprus |
90 Days |
Portugal |
90 Days |
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Czech Republic |
90 Days |
Romania |
90 Days |
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Denmark |
90 Days |
Samoa |
30 Days |
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Dominica |
90 Days |
Seychelles |
30 Days |
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Egypt |
90 Days |
Singapore |
30 Days |
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Estonia |
90 Days |
Slovakia |
90 Days |
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Finland |
90 Days |
Slovenia |
90 Days |
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France |
90 Days |
South Africa |
30 Days |
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Germany |
90 Days |
South Korea |
90 Days |
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Greece |
90 Days |
Spain |
90 Days |
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Hungary |
90 Days |
Sweden |
90 Days |
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Iceland |
90 Days |
Switzerland |
90 Days |
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India |
30 Days |
Thailand |
30 Days |
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Indonesia |
30 Days |
Tanzania |
90 Days |
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Ireland |
90 Days |
Netherlands |
90 Days |
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Israel |
90 Days |
Turkey |
30 Days |
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Italy |
90 Days |
U.S.A |
30 Days |
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Japan |
90 Days |
U.K. |
180 Days |
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Kiribati |
30 Days |
Uruguay |
30 Days |
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Latvia |
90 Days |
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Lebanon |
90 Days |
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Liechtenstein |
30 Days |
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Lithuania |
90 Days |
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Luxembourg |
90 Days |
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CURRENCY:
The Macau Pataca (MOP$) is worth just a little less than the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The HKD is generally accepted in Macau on a “one to one” basis.
1 HKD = 7.76 USD (HKD and USD are linked to each other)
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LANGUAGE:
Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages, Cantonese being most widely spoken. The official languages are used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.