Macao Travel Risk Level

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention. Exercise increased caution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Reconsider travel to Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Advisory summary Reconsider travel due to limited ability for the U.S. government to provide emergency consular services. There are travel restrictions imposed on U.S. diplomatic personnel. Reconsider travel due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws. U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China, including to Macau SAR. The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Macau SAR. This is due to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel. Even in an emergency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering Macau SAR. This can take a week or longer. That delay can significantly limit the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in Macau SAR. Dual nationality The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may face additional security checks and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-Chinese citizen and enter Macau SAR on a U.S. passpo

This travel advice covers the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). For mainland China, see travel advice for China . Dual Chinese-British nationality Macao does not recognise dual nationality. If you have both British and Chinese nationality, the local authorities may treat you as a Chinese citizen, even if you enter Macao on a full “British citizen” passport. If this is the case, the British Consulate-General may not be able to offer you consular help. If you have formally renounced Chinese citizenship, carry evidence that you have done so. See guidance on nationality in China . Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.