Macao visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens can visit Macao without applying for a visa for a period of 90 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to provide passports valid for the duration of stay.
  • Visitors are advised to leave at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry or exit in Macao.
  • There is a need for account declaration to prove financial capability to support your stay.
  • There are no vaccination certificates required for this country.
  • Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all visitors will be required to fill in a health declaration form.
  • All visitors must have a return or onward tickets.
  • Visitors are advised to have as much as MOP 500 per day to cover the expenses of their visit.
  • There are no restrictions on the foreign currency amount.
  • Foreign currencies and credit cards are not accepted for the payment of all forms of travel fee.
  • In Macao, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M, G and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Macao uses China Standard zone (GMT+8) hence, Macao is 6 hours ahead of Egypt.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Macao is 10 hours, 34 minutes.
  • The main forms of public transport are buses, taxis and rickshaws.
  • There are no functioning rail systems in Macao as the light rail system is currently under construction.
  • Macao adopts the Macanese pataca as its official currency.
  • Portuguese alongside Chinese is the official language of Macao. 
  • Arms, ammunition, explosives, illegal chemical and drugs are prohibited in Macao.
  • Minchi is regarded as the national dish. it is made with minced beef or pork (or a combination of the two), diced potatoes stir-fried with onions, and Worcestershire sauce - it’s often topped with a fried egg and served with a side of steaming white rice. It can also be made with chicken, fish, shrimp, or vegetables such as bitter melon or wood ear mushrooms. 
  • Macao is known as “the Las Vegas of Asia” because of its giant casinos and malls.
  • Tourist can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungie jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in country.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Macau and Macao the same?

Yes, they are the same country. The English spelling is traditionally Macao (an archaic Portuguese spelling) and the modern Portuguese spelling is Macau


Is it safe to travel to Macao?

For the most part, Macau is very safe and visitors experience very low levels of crime. However, visitors should take the usual precautions that they would take in any city like taking extra care of passports, credit cards and money in crowded areas and late at night.


On what continent is Macao found?

Macao is located on the continent of Asia and covers 28 square kilometres of land, making it the 240th largest nation in terms of land area. Macao is also a dependent territory of China.


What is Macau known for?

Macao is famous for the blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures and its gambling industry, which includes Casino Lisboa, Macau, Sands Macau, The Venetian Macao, and Wynn Macau.


Do taxis in Macau accept Hong Kong dollars?

Hong Kong dollars are fine in Macau for nearly everything (including taxis). The US dollars are only accepted at currency exchange counters and not for any regular transactions.