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Macau travel advice
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Macau travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Macau with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Time difference | UK +8 hours |
Language(s) | Cantonese, English |
Currency | Macanese Pataca, Hong Kong Dollar |
Electricity | G plug (220V) |
Driving side | Left |
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The Macau weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Macau.
Macau travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Macau from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Macau - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Macau - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Macau - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Macau - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Macau - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Macau - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Macau.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Macau travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Macau with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Macau - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Macau - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Macau - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Macau, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Macau covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Macau with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Macau - Government of Macau
- Coronavirus timeline in Macau - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Macau - Macao Tourist Office
Macau travel features
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Macau FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Macau including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Macau due to Covid-19?
Macau is open for tourism from the UK. No entry requirements from Hong Kong.
Negative PCR or Antigen test results required for arrivals from the UK.
Check out Government of Macau for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Macau?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Macau. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Macau and the UK?
The time difference between Macau and the UK is UK time+8 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Macau?
The main languages spoken in Macau are Cantonese and English.
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What is the currency in Macau?
The currency in Macau is the Macanese Pataca (MOP) and the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
Which plugs are used in Macau?
Macau uses electrical plug type G (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Macau?
They drive on the left side of the road in Macau.
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