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RAE de Macao (China): qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • Macao has its own immigration rules, separate from mainland China and Hong Kong; check your visa-free days for Macao specifically.
  • Bringing in e-cigarettes is prohibited; vapes are confiscated and fines apply.
  • Hong Kong dollars are accepted almost everywhere at roughly 1:1, but change is often given in patacas (MOP), which are hard to use outside Macao.
  • Gambling is legal only for those 21 and over; casino entry needs ID.
  • Typhoon signal 8+ suspends ferries and many services, mainly June–October.

Entrada y visados

Many nationalities enter visa-free: British citizens up to 180 days, most EU states 90 days, and US, Russia, Belarus, India, Turkey and UAE 30 days. Other nationalities (except a short restricted list) can usually get a visa on arrival (MOP 200 single entry). Mainland Chinese residents need an Exit-Entry Permit with endorsement. No arrival card is required.

Validez del pasaporte: At least 90 days beyond the intended stay, subject to statutory exceptions for certain documents.

En la frontera pueden pedir

  • Entry slip is issued at immigration; keep it with your passport until departure.
  • Free casino/hotel shuttle buses run from the ferry terminals, airport and border gates.
  • Visa on arrival (if needed): MOP 200 single, MOP 300 multiple entry.

Aduana

  • E-cigarettes are prohibited from import.
  • Declare cash over MOP 120,000 (or equivalent).
  • Duty-free per adult: 19 cigarettes (a full pack of 20 is over the limit) and 1 litre of spirits over 30% ABV.

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visatraveler.com ↗, macaotourism.gov.mo ↗, roafly.com ↗, gov.mo ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.

Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, Amex, JCB

Apple Pay — funciona en algunos sitios · Google Pay — funciona en algunos sitios

Dónde cambiar dinero

  • Use Hong Kong dollars directly if arriving from Hong Kong
  • Bank ATMs (BNU, Bank of China Macau, ICBC) with a low-fee card

Dónde no cambiar

  • Casino cashiers for currency exchange
  • Hotel desks

Cajeros: ATMs at banks, casinos and ferry terminals accept foreign cards; many dispense both MOP and HKD.

Propinas: Hotels and larger restaurants add a 10% service charge. Taxis: round up.

  • HKD is accepted almost everywhere; MOP is rarely accepted in Hong Kong - spend patacas before leaving.
  • Casinos and big hotels take cards; small eateries and street vendors often prefer cash.
  • Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard do not work abroad; bring a foreign-issued card or cash.

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: macaotourism.gov.mo ↗, macaotourism.gov.mo ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Prohibido

  • Manufacturing, distributing, selling, importing or exporting e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is prohibited, including carrying them across the border.
  • Smoking in most indoor and many outdoor public places; casinos only in designated smoking lounges.
  • Drugs incl. cannabis and CBD: severe penalties.
  • Gambling under age 21.
  • Littering and spitting: fines.

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

  • Carry your passport or ID at all times.
  • Drones require permission from the Civil Aviation Authority in most areas.
  • Working on a visitor stay is illegal.

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, roafly.com ↗, ssm.gov.mo ↗, gov.uk ↗

Cultura y ropa

Religión: Buddhism and Chinese folk religion; Catholic heritage from the Portuguese era.

Ropa: Casual is fine. Some casinos and fine-dining restaurants ask for smart casual (no beachwear or flip-flops).

Etiqueta

  • Respect queues at bus stops and attractions.
  • Be quiet and respectful in temples and churches.
  • Do not photograph casino gaming floors - it is prohibited.
  • Cantonese is the main language; Portuguese is official but little spoken; English is common in hotels.

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: macaotourism.gov.mo ↗

Clima

Subtropical, similar to Hong Kong: mild dry winters, hot humid rainy summers, typhoons June–October. Autumn is best.

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: 18°C / 13°C, cool, dry
  • febrero: Feb: 18°C / 14°C, cool, humid; Chinese New Year
  • marzo: Mar: 21°C / 17°C, mild, foggy
  • abril: Apr: 25°C / 21°C, warm, humid; showers
  • mayo: May: 29°C / 24°C, hot; rain increases
  • junio: Jun: 31°C / 26°C, hot, wet; typhoons possible
  • julio: Jul: 32°C / 27°C, hot, humid; typhoons
  • agosto: Aug: 32°C / 27°C, hot; storms
  • septiembre: Sep: 31°C / 26°C, hot; peak typhoon risk
  • octubre: Oct: 28°C / 23°C, warm, drier; good
  • noviembre: Nov: 24°C / 19°C, pleasant, sunny; Grand Prix
  • diciembre: Dec: 20°C / 14°C, cool, dry

Mejor temporada: October–December for dry, sunny weather.

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smg.gov.mo ↗, macaotourism.gov.mo ↗

Qué llevar

  • Type G plug adapter (some sockets Type D/M)
  • Light layer for cold casino and mall air-conditioning
  • Umbrella in the rainy season
  • Smart-casual outfit for casinos and fine dining
  • Passport for casino entry checks

Qué no llevar / prohibido importar

  • E-cigarettes and vapes
  • CBD products

Práctico

Enchufes: Type G (also D/M), 220V, 50Hz

Agua: Tap water is treated, but most visitors and locals drink bottled or boiled water.

Circulación: por la izquierda

Móvil y eSIM: Prepaid SIMs/eSIMs from CTM and others; Hong Kong SIMs may roam. Free Wi-Fi (FreeWiFi.MO) in public places.

Apps: Google Maps, Macao Tourism app, Aomi (taxis)

Internet: Open internet; Western sites work normally.

Salud: No vaccinations required. Hospitals: Conde S. Januário (public) and Kiang Wu (private).

Seguro: Not required; recommended.

Emergencias: Police, fire, ambulance 999 (also 112)

Revisado el 29 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, macaotourism.gov.mo ↗, macaotourism.gov.mo ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.