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Sep 22Tue
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Adopts 26th Annual Report on Macao, Citing National Security Focus and Erosion of Freedoms

    The European Commission and the High Representative adopted the 26th annual report on Macao, covering developments in 2025. The report says fundamental freedoms and rights were further eroded. Former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested on 30 July under Macao's national security law, the first arrest under that law; independent outlet All About Macau announced closure in October after deregistration. The eighth Legislative Assembly election was held in September, with 14 directly elected, 12 indirectly elected and seven appointed seats, after 12 candidates were disqualified. Economically, the EU was Macao's second-largest goods trading partner in 2025 at €887 million, 25.3% of Mac…

Sep 4Fri
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department: Macau at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel'

    The U.S. Department of State rates Macau SAR as Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to the limited ability of the U.S. government to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Because of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel, all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to Macau SAR, must apply for and receive visas before entering, which can take a week or longer and limits timely consular services. The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality, and dual U.S.-Chinese citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may face additional security checks. Participating in gatherings authoritie…

  2. US Travel Advisories

    US Updates Macau Travel Advisory: Level 3 Reconsider Travel

    The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Macau, maintaining Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. US diplomatic personnel must obtain visas before entering Macau, which can take a week or longer, hindering timely consular assistance. Dual nationals may face additional scrutiny.

Dec 11Thu
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO Updates Macao Travel Advice: Dual Nationality Entry Requirements

    The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Macao, adding new information about dual nationals returning to the UK. Macao does not recognise dual nationality; those with both British and Chinese nationality may be treated as Chinese citizens by local authorities, even if entering on a full British citizen passport. In such cases, the British Consulate-General may not be able to offer consular help. Those who have formally renounced Chinese citizenship should carry evidence of doing so.

Nov 27Wed
  1. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Adjusts Mainland China Travel Advisory to Level 2

    The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau on November 27, 2024, shifting Mainland China to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including exit bans. Hong Kong remains at Level 2, while Macau is at Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to limited ability to provide emergency consular services, and also advises increased caution.