Macao visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Gaboneses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Gabon can visit Macao by obtaining a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Macao.
  • This visa on arrival allows Gabonese to stay in Macao for a period of 30 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to provide a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Macao. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Macao and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay in the country, which can be in form of a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from a host already in the country will be required.
  • Travellers are also required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Any firearm or attack tool is regarded as a weapon and requires a license issued by the Public Security Police.
  • Gabonese minors travelling to Macao must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • Visitors from Gabon with pets must have an import permit and must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate. Also, Cats and dogs must also be vaccinated against rabies, not less than 14 days and not more than one year prior to import.
  • Intending travellers can get to Macao from international airports in Gabon. There are international airports in Libreville and Port-Gentil.
  • Qatar Airways, Air Macau, Air France and Air China are some of the carriers that fly from Gabon to Macao.
  • The estimated flight time from Gaborone to Macau, Macao is 1 day 1 hour.
  • The official currency in Macao is the Macanese Pataca, most of the money in circulation in the Region is actually Hong Kong dollars. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • The official languages in Macao are Chinese (Cantonese) and Portuguese. Macao uses to be a former colony of Portugal.
  • Macao Maritime Museum, Macao Tower, Grand Resort Deck and The House of Dancing Water are some of the centres of attraction in Macao.
  • Portuguese egg tart, pork chop bun, mashed potatoes, Portuguese seafood rice, serradura,  and prawn tartar are special delicacies in Macao.
  • Macao has a subtropical climate, with very mild winters and hot, rainy, and muggy summers. Spring in Macao is from March to May, Summer starts in June and ends with August, autumn lasts from September to November, and Winter in Macao is from December to February.
  • Tourists travelling to Macao are to budget about HKD 1000 for expenses while in the country.
  • Visitors can move around in Macao with minibuses, taxis, boats and planes.
  • Macao uses the China Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts Macao seven hours ahead of Gabon.
  • The power and socket plug used in Macao are of Type G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Tourists are advised to exercise caution when in congested areas and pay particular attention to personal belongings while in crowded areas and while travelling on public transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it safe to travel to Macao?

 Macao is quite safe for tourists to visit. The government is steadily fighting to make the city clean of crimes. Petty crimes still happen, so tourists are advised to be cautious.


How much money should I bring to Macao?

Since people's spending habits and budgets differ, it is difficult to say how much money visitors should bring into the county. Hotels in Macau generally cost between HKD600-2000 per night. For meals, expect to pay HKD100-500 per person at resort restaurants, and around HKD80-200 per person at outside restaurants.


Can I use the Hong Kong Dollar in Macao?

The Hong Kong dollar is generally accepted in Macao as a legal tender. Although in the reverse case, Macanese Pataca cannot be spent anywhere in Hong Kong.


Do they speak English in Macao?

Yes. English is commonly spoken in Macaodespite it not being an official language.


What currency should I use in Macau?

The official currency in Macao is the Macanese Pataca, but most of the money in circulation in the Region is actually Hong Kong dollars. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.