Macao visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Macanese Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Macao must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Macao consulate in the applicant's home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Macao the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
- Before entry into Macao, visitors must have a valid passport, a copy of a return or onward ticket and proof of a minimum of MOP5000 for your expected period of stay in Macao.
- Your visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- If you overstay your visa, you will be fined MOP500 per overdue day. You are required to pay the fine immediately after you are arrested or report yourself to the police.
- Your passport must be valid for 6 months.
- You must carry proof of your purpose of visit, that is either an itinerary or tour receipt.
- The visa processing fee cost $30.
- Your visa is available on arrival in Macau at the Immigration Services.
- Ghanaians visiting Macao with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must also obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Macao must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport to Macao and may last for up to 15 - 16 hours long.
- Buddhism is the most widely practiced religion in Macao.
- The exchange rate between the Ghanaian Cedi and the Macanese Pataca is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 1.49 (MOP).
- Because the time zone currently in use in Macao is China Standard Time (GMT+8), Macao is 8 hours ahead of Ghana.
- In Macau, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M, G, and F. The standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
- Road transport is the primary mode of transport within Macau as there are no railways. The main form of transport is buses and taxis. International flights are available from Macau International Airport.
- Religion in Macau is represented predominantly by Chinese folk religions and Buddhism.
- Macau weather, having distinctive dry and wet seasons, Macau's weather is generally warm and foggy in spring, hot and rainy in summer, cool and clear in autumn, and cold but sunny in winter.
- Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages in Macao, Cantonese is the regional language in Macao however, Macanese and Macanese (Patua) are spoken the language in Macau.
- Visitors might want to pick up common native phrases to help navigate communication in rural areas.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Macau, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency is used in Macao?
The official currency of Macao is the Macao Pataca or MOP. It has been pegged at an official exchange rate to the Hong Kong dollar since the 1970s. As a result, the Hong Kong dollar is a semi-official second currency in Macao and can be used just about everywhere.
Do you need a visa to visit Macao?
Ghanaian passport holders do not need to process a visa before travelling to Macao. They will be issued a visa on their arrival to the country.
How long is your visa valid for?
Your visa is valid for a period of 30 days. There is an option of extension too.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Macao?
While the tap water in Macao is technically safe to drink, most locals still boil the water before drinking. It is advisable to drink bottled water instead.
What is the official language of Macao?
Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages spoken in Macao while Cantonese is the chief regional language.