Macao visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mali citizens visiting Macao are not required to apply for a visa for a duration of stay up to 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 from Macao.
  • There is a need for account declaration to prove the financial capability to support your stay.
  • There is no vaccination certificate required to visit Macao.
  • Due to the outbreak of Swine flu, all visitors will be required to fill in a health declaration form.
  • All visitors entering Macao 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 taken in and out of the country.
  • Foreign currencies and credit cards are not accepted for the payment of all forms of travel fees.
  • 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 the China Standard zone (GMT+8), hence, Macao is 8 hours ahead of Mali.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Macau is 16 hours, 8 minutes.
  • The main forms of public transport are buses, taxis and rickshaws.
  • The light rail system is currently under construction, as a result, there is no functioning rail system in Macao.
  • 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.
  • Every year the local government gives permanent residents of Macau 9,000 patacas (about US$1,200) and non-permanent residents 5,400 patacas (about US$670).
  • Macau was Europe’s first and last colony in China.
  • Macao is known to be the second richest country or territory and most densely populated region on earth.
  • Tourists can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungee jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which country is Macao located?

Macao is located in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China since 20 December 1999. Macao has its own mini-constitution (the Basic Law). It is located in Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China.

Is Macao a separate country?

Macau is part of China, Like Hong Kong across the water, Macau has its own money, passports and legal system that are completely separate from China. The city even has its own snazzy flag. Apart from foreign affairs, Macau mostly operates as an independent city-state.

Is Macao and Macau the same?
The English spelling is traditionally Macao (an archaic Portuguese spelling) and the modern Portuguese is Macau. Both spellings are official, though the central government consistently spells it Macao, the English way, but that is more because official PRC communiques in a foreign language are invariably in English anyway.

Who controls Macao?

Macao is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China.

What language is spoken in Macao?

Chinese and Portuguese are spoken in Macao.