Macao visa requirements for Tanzanians

Travel and visa requirements

Macanese Visa is not required for Tanzanians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors from Tanzania can visit Macao for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Tanzanians who wish to stay beyond the 90-day validity should apply for an extension at the  Macao SAR immigration department.
  • Intending visitors are required to have 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.
  • Tanzania tourists below the age of 18, who want to travel to Macao must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
  • A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Macao and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
  • Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • Tourists 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.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Macao from international airports in Tanzania. There are international airports in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
  • Kenya Airways, PrecisionAir, Qatar Airways, and Air Macao are some of the carriers that fly from Tanzania to Macao.
  • The estimated flight time from Dar es Salaam to Macau, Macao is 22 hours, 35 minutes and from Mwanza, it is 1 day, 5 hours.
  • 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.
  • The climate of Macau is subtropical, 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.
  • Portuguese egg tart, pork chop bun, mashed potatoes, Portuguese seafood rice, serradura,  and prawn tartar are special delicacies in Macao.
  • Macao Maritime Museum, Macao Tower, Grand Resort Deck and The House of Dancing Water are some of the centres of attraction in Macao.
  • Visitors can move around in Macao with minibuses, taxis, boats and planes.
  • Macao uses the China Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts Macao five hours ahead of Tanzania.
  • 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.
  • Macao has a low crime rate. Even so, 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

What is Macao best known for?

Tourism is a major industry in Macao. It is famous for the blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures and its gambling industry, which includes Casino Lisboa, Macao, Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, and Wynn Macao.

Do they speak English in Macao?

 English is more commonly spoken, despite it not being an official language. Cantonese is the main language spoken in Macao.

Is Macao independent from China?

Yes, and that's because Macao and Hong Kong are "Special Administrative Regions" with their own money, police force, schools, languages, and even government. For almost 20 years since rejoining China, Hong Kong has been able to elect its own leaders.

When is the best time to visit Macao?

Autumn and winter, especially mid-October to December, are recommended as the best times to visit Macao. The country's weather are at its finest during this period.