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Macau - Consular Information Sheeet
July 29, 1994
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, jetfoil or
helicopter from Hong Kong; an international airport in Macau is due to open
in mid 1995. 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 generally not valid outside the United States. Supplemental
insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven 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 to
the nearest U.S. 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 conditions 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, box 30, FPO AP 96522-
0002. The telephone number in Hong Kong is (852)523-9011; fax (852) 845-4845.
No. 94-141
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 9, 1993, and
reflects that helicopter service is now available and that an international
airport is scheduled to open in 1995.