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#CARD:Macau:Travel\Consular Information
Macau - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: Macau is a Chinese territory administered by Portugal
and will return to Chinese authority in 1999. Facilities for tourism are
well developed. Macau includes a six-square-mile area on the mainland of
China bordering the South China Sea, and the small, adjacent islands of
Taipa and Coloane. It was used by Portuguese traders as early as 1516 and
is the oldest European settlement in the Far East.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Visas are not required for
visits of up to 60 days. Entry into Macau is by ferry or jetfoil from Hong
Kong; there is no airport in Macau. Further information on entry
requirements can be obtained from the Embassy of Portugal at 2125 Kalorama
Road N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 328-8610, or from the
American Consulate General in Hong Kong, telephone (852) 523-9011.
Medical Facilities: There are at least two major hospitals in Macau that
have adequate medical facilities and are able to provide sufficient medical
care in emergency situations. Highly developed medical facilities and
trained personnel are available in Hong Kong, which is about an hour by
jetfoil and ten minutes by helicopter from Macau. Doctors and hospitals
often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be helpful.
Information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease
Control's international travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Petty street crime occasionally occurs in tourist
areas in Macau, including in and around casinos. The loss or theft abroad
of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and
the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Information on safeguarding
valuables and protecting personal safety can be found in the Department of
State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It can be obtained from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of the
country in which they travel. Penalties for possession or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail
sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section of the
American Consulate General in Hong Kong can obtain updated information on
travel and security in Macau.
Embassy Location: There is no U.S. diplomatic presence in Macau. Consular
assistance for U.S. citizens is provided by the U.S. Consulate General in
Hong Kong. The address in Hong Kong is 26 Garden Road; or PASCO 464, Box
30, FPO AP 96522-0002. The telephone number in Hong Kong is (852) 523-9011.
No. 93-178
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated December 18, 1992 to
include information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD