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MacauMacau: entry and exit requirements
Formalities, visasGermans, Austrians and Swiss are allowed to enter the country without a visa for a period of 90 days, but they must be in possession of a passport that is still valid for 30 days, then they will be issued a visa for 90 days. If you want to stay longer, you can extend the visa once at the immigration authorities for a further 30 days. The following is responsible for issuing visas in Germany: Macau Immigration Service Avenida Rodrigo Rodriques, Comando PSP Macau Tel: 00853-7967303 Anyone traveling to other Asian countries via Macau must present a passport that is valid for at least six months. Departure fee In many countries, a fee must be paid when leaving the country. When leaving Macau, this fee is: 130 MOPs for adults when traveling internationally and 80 MOPs when traveling to China. For children aged 2-12, the departure fee is 80 MOP internationally and 50 MOP to China. Import and export of foreign currency
Import and export of goods The import and export of weapons, ammunition or explosives is strictly prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals protected under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation can result in severe penalties. Visitors are allowed to import the following quantities:
Macau: Transport/How to get there How to get to Macau Although Macau Airport is well connected internationally, most travelers come through Hong Kong Airport. There is a direct ferry connection to Macau from there. Hong Kong has one of the most modern airports in the world, which serves as a gateway for southern China and as a transport hub for Asia. The airport is accordingly frequented and there are correspondingly many flight connections to Hong Kong. Rail You can also come from mainland China by rail. The journey is likely to be arduous for the normal traveler. By the way, many Europeans used to arrive by train in the city after a two-week journey. Travel in the countryBus You can take the bus from the airport and the ferry terminal to the city or explore the city itself. Roads, Cars There are 341 km of tarred roads. The Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island are now connected by three bridges, the Governor Nobre de Carvalho Bridge in the east and the Ponte da Amizade. The Sai Van Bridge to the west was opened to traffic in early 2005. There are two border crossings that lead to China. In the north of the city is the border gate and on the landfill between the islands of Coloane and Taipa the COTAI border post. The opening times of the border crossings are: COTAI border post: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Border gate: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Taxis Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. Car rental Cars are not necessarily the best means of transport for Macau; the best way to explore the historic city is on foot. Those who can no longer walk can take one of the inexpensive taxis. On foot The historic city center with its pedestrian zone can be easily explored on foot. Ferry connections The ferries that run from Hong Kong to Macau are an integral part of the public transport system, a journey takes around 60 minutes. A journey with them is an absolute must for every tourist! The offshore islands can also be easily reached by ferry. Traffic rules Macau is driving on the left. In order to avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, one should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. The maximum speeds shown can of course be reduced or increased by traffic signs. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain detailed information from the ADAC, the AvD or the traffic clubs in the country concerned. Speed limits in Macau are the following speed limits:
Blood alcohol limits In Macau there is a blood alcohol limit of 0.8 per mille for drivers of motor vehicles. Macau: Diplomatic and other missions German representations in Macau The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hong Kong is also responsible for Macau. Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hong Kong United Center, 21st floor, 95 Queensway-Central Hongkong Island Tel: 00852 - 21 05 87 77 00852 - 21 05 87 88 Fax: 00852 - 28 65 20 33 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hongkong.diplo.de Representations from Macau (or China) in GermanyVisit Countryaah for a full list of Macau embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Since Macau belongs to China under international law, Hong Kong does not have its own diplomatic missions in Germany. Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Berlin Märkisches Ufer 54 10179 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 27 58 80 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 27 58 82 21 Email: [email protected] Web: www.china -botschaft.de Austrian representations for Macau (or China) The Austrian Embassy in Beijing is also responsible for Macau. Austrian Embassy in Beijing Jian Guo Men Wai, Xiu Shui Nan Jie 5 100600 Beijing Tel: 0086 - 10 - 653 22 061 0086 - 10 - 653 22 062 Fax: 0086 - 10 - 653 21 505 E-Mail: peking-ob @ bmeia.gv.at Web: www.aussenministerium.at/peking Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Austria in Hong Kong 2201 Chinachem Tower, 34-37 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong Tel: 00852 - 2522 80 86/-87/-88/-89 Fax: 00852 - 2521 87 73 Email: [email protected] at www.aussenministerium.at/hongkong Representations from Macau (or China) in Austria Since Macau belongs to China under international law, Hong Kong does not have its own diplomatic missions in Austria. Embassy of the PR China in Vienna Metternichgasse 4 1030 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 714 31 49 Fax: 0043 - (0) 1 - 713 68 16 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.chinaembassy.at Swiss representation for Macau (or China) The Swiss embassy in Beijing is also responsible for Macau. Swiss Embassy in Beijing Sanlitun Dongwujie 3 Beijing (Peking) 100 600 Tel: 0086 - 10 - 85 32 88 88 0086 - 10 - 85 32 87 55 Fax: 0086 - 10 - 65 32 43 53 0086 - 10 - 65 32 62 10 E- Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin.ch/beijing Consulate General in Hong Kong Suite 6206-07 Central Plaza 18 Harbor Road Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: 00852 - 25 22 71 47/-48 Fax: 00852 - 28 45 26 19 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin.ch/hongkong Representations from Macau (or China) in Switzerland
Since Macau belongs to China under international law, Hong Kong does not have its own diplomatic missions in Switzerland. Embassy of the PR China in Bern Kalcheggweg 10 3006 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 352 73 33 0041 - (0) 31 - 351 63 37 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 351 45 73 Email: china-embassy @ bluewin.ch Web: www.china-embassy.ch Tourist officeMacau Government Tourist Office No. 335-341, Edificio "Hot Line", 12 Andar Macau Tel: 00853 - 31 55 66 Fax: 00853 - 51 01 04 Email: Macau: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations, and Warnings Infectious DiseasesIn Macau, the following infectious diseases, which are not or less common in Germany or Central and Northern Europe, are to be expected:
Recommended vaccinations when traveling to Macau are recommended vaccinations against the following diseases:
Vaccination Requirement There are no vaccination requirements when entering or staying in Macau. Who pays for vaccinations in Germany? Most children in Germany are vaccinated against a number of infectious diseases at an early age. However, the vaccination protection only lasts up to 10 years, in some cases even shorter. Therefore, before traveling abroad, you should carefully consider against which infectious diseases a vaccination is necessary or useful in the country concerned and whether the vaccination protection, if applicable, was not too long ago. Most statutory health insurances have been reimbursing the costs for the following vaccinations since June 2007. There is even no 10 € practice fee - but the insured usually have to pay the statutory additional payment, which is 10% of the vaccine price - that is at least 5 € and a maximum of 10 €. Under these conditions, the following vaccinations are free of charge:
Some health insurance companies also reimburse the cost of malaria prophylaxis. As a rule, private health insurance companies (inquire beforehand) also cover the costs mentioned. Current warningsForeign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany Citizens' Service Telephone: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 51000 www.auswaertiges-amt.de Macau: currency, shopping The local currency of Macau is the pataca, abbreviated to MOP. This is divided into 100 Avos. The following banknotes are valid and in circulation in the country:
The following coins are valid and in circulation in the country: 10, 20 and 50 Avos Conversion rate You can find a currency converter here: www3.forium.de Bank opening hours Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You can also change at the airport and the ferry terminal, as well as in numerous exchange offices in the city. Shop Shop opening times daily: 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. However, many malls are open until 9:00 p.m. or longer. Cheap or country-specific goods, souvenirs Chinese Antiques Macau is known for high quality antique shops specializing in Chinese antiques and art. The shops are worth a visit even if you don't intend to buy. The shops are on the road leading to the ruins of St. Paul's and in the adjacent quarters. Clothing and shoes In Macau you can buy textiles and shoes, some of them much cheaper than in Hong Kong. Culinary The glazed colored pork tablets are also a souvenir for the Chinese. Another culinary souvenir is pastries such as shortbread biscuits and sesame biscuits, which are offered in a large number of bakeries in the pedestrian zone.
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