The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) issued today its Level 1 travel alert for France:
In view of the current security situation in France, the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Government has issued its Level 1 travel alert to France.
"Macao residents who plan to visit France or are currently there are advised to step up vigilance for safety and stay tuned for the latest announcements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Embassy in France. In case of emergencies, they should contact the Chinese Embassy in France, the Hotline of the Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services, or the Tourism Hotline.
MGTO "is paying close attention to the situation in France. So far, no related enquiry or assistance request from Macao residents has been received through the Tourism Hotline.
For the list of 110 countries and travel destinations currently covered by the Macao SAR Travel Alert System, and more information about the classification of travel alerts, as well as special reminders regarding the countries affected by current situations, please visit the webpage for travel alert: https://www.dst.gov.mo/en/tourism-crisis-management/tourism-crisis-management-travel-alert.html.
MGTO Alert Levels Table
| Level | Scenario | Protective Measures |
|---|---|---|
EXTREME THREAT | Avoid travel: Presence of an extreme threat to personal safety. Macao residents planning to travel to or in that destination should be aware of the severe situation and limits on official assistance that can be provided there. It is advised to avoid travelling to and, in some cases, leave the destination. | |
ELEVATED THREAT | Reconsider non-essential travel: The threat to personal safety is elevated. Macao residents planning to travel to or in that destination should reconsider the need to travel at this time. It is suggested to avoid non-essential travel to the destination. | |
A THREAT HAS EMERGED | Exercise caution: There is an imminent threat to personal safety. Macao residents planning to travel to or in that destination should be alert and vigilant towards own safety. It is suggested to exercise caution and monitor development that might affect personal safety. |
Source: MGTO
In case of need, MSAR residents may contact the following:
24-hour tourism hotline (853) 2833 3000;
Chinese Embassy in France for consular protection and assistance at Tel: +33-153758840 or +33-640953607, and its website: https://fr.china-embassy.gov.cn;
Global Emergency Call Center for Consular Protection and Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at its hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308, and Chinese Consular Service Website: https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zggmzhw/lsbh/aqtx.
Editor's note: MGTO statement released by Macao Government Information Bureau (GCS) this afternoon, edited by The Macau Post Daily.
