Macau Visa Requirements
For 🇮🇹 Italy passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Macau is extremely safe with very low crime rates. Scams targeting tourists can occur around casinos. Standard precautions apply. Healthcare is excellent. The biggest risk is probably gambling addiction.
Money & Costs
Currency
MOP$ Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $60 · Mid: $150 · Luxury: $500+
Tipping
10% service charge usually included in restaurants. Tipping not expected but appreciated.
Practical Info
Power
Type D, G, M, 220V 50Hz
Driving
Left side
Emergency
999 (Emergency), 112 (Tourist Hotline)
Getting There
Main Airports
Taipa (MFM)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit is from October to December when weather is pleasant and dry. Spring (March-May) is also good. Summer (June-September) is hot, humid, and has typhoon risk. Avoid Chinese holidays when casinos are extremely crowded.
Cultural Notes
Macau has a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures from 400+ years of colonial rule (returned to China in 1999). The Historic Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with baroque churches and Chinese temples side by side. Macanese cuisine is a distinctive fusion. The Senado Square area showcases this heritage.
Insider Tips
Cantonese and Portuguese are official languages; Mandarin and English widely spoken. The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the currency; Hong Kong Dollars accepted everywhere at 1:1. Macau is the "Vegas of Asia" but also has UNESCO World Heritage Portuguese colonial architecture. Easily combined with Hong Kong.