Country guide
Macau
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Macanese Pataca (MOP). Hong Kong Dollar widely accepted. The Pataca can be difficult to exchange once you leave Macau.
Time zones
UTC / GMT +8 (6 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 853
Best time to go
Mid-October – December
Drinking water
Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Passport must be valid for 90 days beyond stay in Macau, with 2 blank pages.
- Onward or return flight tickets
- Proof of available funds:
Up to 7 day visit: at least MOP5000
8-14 day visit: MOP10,000
15-21 day visit: MOP15,000
22+ day visit: MOP20,000
Visa requirements
No visas are required by SA passport holders for a stay not exceeding 30 days.
Additional information: www.gov.mo
Should you require a visa, you can apply through the China Visa Application Centre.
Issuing authorities
Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 16-19; Apr 3-6; May 1, 24; Jun 19; Sep 26; Oct 1-2, 18; Nov 2; Dec 20, 22, 24-25, 31