Macau govt update on COVID-19 border entry rules

The Macau government has amended certain rules for its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for those departing for Macau from foreign countries as well as the Chinese regions of Hong Kong and Taiwan.The amendments, which will take effect at 00:00 on Sunday, were announced by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre in a statement yesterday.The statement said that according to the new requirement, all those aged 12 or over departing for Macau from a foreign country, Hong

The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) reminded residents in a joint statement yesterday that the deadline to sign up for an e-consumption smartcard is next Friday (December 10).The two public entities urged those who have yet to register for the e-consumption smartcard to do it as soon as possible as after December 13 residents will not be able obtain the smartcard.The statement said that for those who prefer the physical smartcard can