Macau will allow e-visas and package tours for visitors from today (1 November), after being announced in September as part of a Covid-19 recovery plan.
The initiative was announced by Ho Iat-Seng, chief executive of Macau, as part of an easing of Covid-19 measures. At the time, Ho projected that the number of daily visitors from China could rise to 40,000 as a result.
From today, smart visa kiosks present at all of Macau’s borders will provide e-visa applications, allowing residents from mainland China to travel to the special administrative region without additional paperwork.
The government of Macau said it hoped that increased footfall will open up opportunities for more trade events and economic recovery in the region, which has been hit hard by travel restrictions.
Further policies included in the initiative consist of support for infrastructure, businesses and diversification.
Further uncertainty
The e-visas come at a time of further uncertainty for Macau’s economy and pub..