Macao visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens visiting Macao are granted visa on arrival for a stay up to 90 days.
  • Intending visitors are 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 the 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 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 Senegal.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Macau is 17 hours, 2 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

Is Macao and Macau the same?
The English spelling is "Macao" and modern Portuguese spelling is "Macau" and both spellings are official though the central government of the country consistently spells it Macao, the English way.
What was Macao called before?

Macao was formerly called the colony of the Portuguese Empire after Ming China leased the territory as a trading post in 1557. 

What language is spoken in Macao?

The popularly spoken languages in Macao are Portuguese and Chinese.

Is English spoken in Macao?

As a matter of fact, English is more commonly spoken despite it not being an official language (about 2.3% speak it at home). Cantonese is the main dialect of Chinese spoken in Macao. However, Mandarin has also become more common since Portugal returned it to China in 1999.

Why did Portugal give up Macao?

The indigenous Armed officers toppled Portugal’s dictatorship in 1974 which eventually led to Macao's independence that same year.