Macao visa requirements for Filipinos

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Filipinos

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Macau also called Macao grants visa exempted priviledge to Philippine citizens. That is, citizens of the Philippines do not need to file for Macau's visa.
  • The duration of stay for Philippine nationals to stay in Macau is 30 days. But it could be extended should the given days are insufficient for citizens of the Philippines.
  • Intending visitors are required to provide an international passport valid for the duration of their stay in Macau.
  • You are advised to leave at least two blanked pages on their passports for required stampings.
  • There is a need for account declaration to prove financial capability to support visitor’s stay.
  • Although there are no vaccination certificates required to visit Macao, all visitors will be required to fill in a health declaration form as a precautionary action in order to prevent the outbreak of swine flu in the country.
  • All visitors entering Macao must have a return or onward tickets.
  • Airport tax is not levied on any passenger be it you are traveling or departing the country.
  • 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 any kind of payment.
  • Macao uses China Standard zone (GMT+8), hence, there is no time difference between Macao and the Philippines as the two countries are maintaining the same time zone. 
  • The estimated flight time from Manila, Philippines to Macau is 2 hours, 25 minutes.
  • Airlines operating to and fro between the two countries are Philippines Airlines 352, Philippines AirAsia 92 and Cebu Pacific.
  • The telephone code you can use to reach Macau is (+853) for both national and international communications.
  • Pets like dogs and cats must be accompanied by their authorized Veterinary Health Certificates. Importation of dogs and pets under two months year old are strictly prohibited.
  • Visitors are advised to have as much as MOP 500 per day to cover the expenses of their visit, this can be presented in the form of a recent bank statement.
  • 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.
  • Portuguese alongside Chinese is the official language of Macao. 
  • Arms, ammunition, explosives, illegal chemicals and drugs are prohibited from entry into Macao.
  • 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. You are, however, advised to always travel with an adapter for your gadgets.
  • 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.
  • Macao is described as “the Las Vegas of Asia” because of its abundance of 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.
  • Tourists can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungee jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in-country.
  • Banks in Macau do not operate on weekends(Saturdays and Sundays).

Frequently Asked Questions

What dish is the national dish of Macau?

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.

What are the places to visit for tourism in Macau?

Tourists can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungee jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in-country.

When is the right time to visit Macau?

The best time to visit Macau is October to December when the season is always dry and wet.

Is Macau an island?

Macau presently is not an island. The country was once an island but due to gradual connection of sandbar to the country, turned it into a narrow isthmus.