Typhoon season is between May and October. You should keep informed of regional weather forecasts and plan accordingly. Monitor local media and follow the instructions of local emergency officials. For more information see Natural disasters, severe weather and climate.
Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China with separate visa and entry administration to that of mainland China. senior travel in europe Visa and other entry and exit conditions senior travel in europe (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. We strongly encourage you to seek information from the nearest Embassy or Consulate of the People's Republic of China or the Macau Immigration Services (Servico de Migracao on (853) 2872 5488) for the most up-to-date information, well in advance senior travel in europe of travel.
If you travel to Macau SAR from mainland China you may require a new Chinese visa if you intend to re-enter mainland China. For further senior travel in europe information about visa issues, you should contact your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate. We strongly recommend that you get an appropriate visa for China before leaving Australia. You should also read our travel advice for China .
Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return to Australia. You should carry copies of a recent passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas.
There is little violent crime in Macau, however, as with any city petty crime, such as pickpocketing and bag snatching occurs, particularly in crowded shopping areas, markets, the airport and near casinos. Drink spiking is possible so do not leave drinks unattended in casinos, bars or nightclubs.
Take normal precautions when using ATMs or direct debit machines. We recommend you use ATMs in controlled areas such as inside banks, shops, shopping centres or casinos. If approached senior travel in europe while using an ATM, cancel the transaction before speaking to anyone.
senior travel in europe Before you go, organise a variety senior travel in europe of ways to access your money overseas, such as credit cards, travellers' cheques, cash, debit cards, cash cards or in the case of an emergency from family/friends. Consult with your bank to find out what the most appropriate currency to carry is and whether your ATM card will work in Macau.
Make two photocopies of valuables such as your passport, senior travel in europe tickets, visas and travellers' cheques. Keep one copy with you in a separate place to the original and leave another copy with someone at home.
Your passport is a valuable document that is attractive to criminals who may try to use your identity to commit crimes. It should always be kept in a safe place. You are required by Australian law to report a lost or stolen passport. If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, report it online or contact senior travel in europe the nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate as soon as possible.
When you are in Macau, be aware that local laws and penalties, including ones that appear senior travel in europe harsh by Australian senior travel in europe standards, do apply to you. If you are arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you but we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Macau has strict laws regarding the import and/or possession of weapons and items that may resemble weapons, including senior travel in europe replicas, antiques, toys, or fashion accessories that resemble such items. The import and possession of such items is illegal unless permits have been obtained from local authorities beforehand.
Some Australian criminal laws, such as those relating to money laundering, bribery of foreign public officials, terrorism, child pornography, and child sex tourism, apply to Australians overseas. Australians who commit these offences while overseas may be prosecuted in Australia.
Australian authorities are committed to combating sexual exploitation of children by Australians overseas. Australians may be prosecuted at home under Australian child sex tourism and child pornography laws. These laws provide severe penalties for up to 25 years imprisonment for Australians who engage in child sexual exploitation while outside of Australia.
Under Chinese law, dual nationality is not recognised. However, Macau's basic law allows dual nationals of Chinese descent to register their Australian nationality with the Macau Identification Bureau (Direccao dos Servicos de Identificacao), if they wish to be considered as a national of Australia and receive access to Australian consular services if required. If you are an Australian/Macau dual national, you are advised to seek further information on completing a Declaration of Change of Nationality, and the consequences of this, from the Macau Identification Bureau:
If you plan to enter mainland senior travel in europe China from Macau, you should do so on your Australian passport. senior travel in europe If you travel on other documents, we may not be able to provide you with consular assistance as China does not recognise dual nationality.
We strongly senior travel in europe recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical senior travel in europe costs, including medical evacuation, before you depart. Confirm that your insurance covers you for the whole time you'll be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in your policy. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. The Australian Government will not pay for a traveller's medical expenses overseas or medical evacuation costs.
Your doctor or travel clinic is the best source of information about preventive measures, immunisations (including booster doses of childhood vaccinations) and disease outbreaks overseas. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our 'Travelling Well' brochure also provides useful tips for staying healthy and travelling with medicines while overseas.
The standard of medical facilities in Macau is adequate, however in the event of a serious illness or accident, medical evacuation to Hong Kong may be considered necessary due to the availability of specialists and high standard of medical care. Private hospitals in Macau will insist on confirmation of insurance senior travel in europe cover, guarantee of payment or an up-front deposit prior to admitting patients.
The levels of air pollution in Macau may aggravate bronchial, sinus or asthma conditions. People with existing heart or respiratory illnesses should reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities on days where high pollution senior travel in europe levels senior travel in europe are reported. The Macau Bureau of Meteorology provides up-to-date air quality reports on its website.
Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever occur from time to time. We recommend you take measures to avoid mosquito bites, senior travel in europe including using insect repellent, wearing long, loose-fitting, light coloured senior travel in europe clothing and ensure your accommodation is mosquito proof.
The mosquito-borne disease Japanese senior travel in europe encephalitis is found throughout many regions of North, South and South-East Asia and Papua New Guinea. A Japanese encephalitis vaccine is registered for use and is currently available in Australia. For further details contact your travel health doctor.
Avian influenza: There have been human cases of avian influenza in mainland China since October 2005. Australians in Macau should monitor the travel advice senior travel in europe and bulletin for updated information and advice.
Water-borne, food-borne and other infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, hepatitis and hand, foot and mouth disease) occur sporadically. senior travel in europe We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before travelling. We recommend that you avoid raw and undercooked food. Drink only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice cubes. Seek medical advice if you have a fever or are suffering from diarrhoea.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is common in Macau with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. In Asia, outbreaks of HFMD usually start in March/April and peak in May but can continue until August to October each year. It mostly affects children senior travel in europe under the age of 10 years but adult cases (particularly senior travel in europe young adults) are not unusual. The illness is characterised by fever as well as blisters and rashes on the hands, feet and buttocks. HFMD is spread by direct senior travel in europe contact with nose and throat discharges senior travel in europe and faeces of infected people. Normal hygiene precautions should be taken including careful and frequent hand washing.
Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Macau. You can obtain consular assistance, including for lost and stolen senior travel in europe passports, from the nearest Australian senior travel in europe Consulate-General which is in Hong Kong at:
If you are travelling senior travel in europe to Macau, whatever the reason and however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, senior travel in europe High Commission or Consulate . The information senior travel in europe you provide will help us to contact you in an emergency-whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
Typhoon season is between senior travel in europe May and October. Macau has a well-developed severe weather alert and monitoring system. Further information is available from the Macau Observatory or the Humanitarian Early Warning Service senior travel in europe . Monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local emergency officials.
You should keep informed of regional weather forecasts and plan accordingly. Local safety procedures require businesses and transportation to close during a typhoon level 8 (T8) and above. Flights and ferry rides into and out of Macau may be delayed or suspended, including for weather related issues. You should contact your travel operator or airline senior travel in europe for the latest departure senior travel in europe information. You should familiarise yourself with your hotel evacuation plans. You should carry your travel senior travel in europe documents at all times (i.e. passport, photo identification, etc.) or secure them in a safe, waterproof location. We also suggest that you contact friends and family in Australia with updates about your welfare and whereabouts.
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