What are the conditions and certificates required for customs clearance in Macau?

There were also confirmed cases during the COVID-19 epidemic in Macau. In order to better prevent and control the epidemic, Macao has closed all types of entertainment venues within the territory and strictly controlled customs clearance. The epidemic situation in Macau is currently stable, and operations in various domestic industries will gradually resume. At the same time, many citizens asked whether Macau can now clear customs.

Can Macao pass the customs?

The Macao Special Administrative Region Government announced on February 17 that starting from 0:00 on February 20, all foreigners holding Macao’s “Non-resident Identification Card” will enter the country. Chinese and foreign citizens (including mainland workers in Macao) who have stayed in the mainland for 14 days before are required to undergo medical observation at a designated location in Zhuhai for 14 days, and can only be approved after holding a medical certificate issued by the Zhuhai health department stating that they are not infected with the new coronavirus. Enter Macau. Foreign employees who have traveled to the mainland and arrived in Macau by plane within 14 days before entry are required to undergo 14 days of medical observation at a location designated by the Macau SAR Government.

The People's Republic of China and the Exit-Entry Administration remind mainland laborers with "Identification Cards for Foreign Workers" to contact labor companies and employers in advance, arrange work properly, and pay close attention to Macao's special The administrative district government has released the list of medical observation points, medical institutions and specific management measures, and made relevant preparations to avoid unnecessary losses.

Since 0:00 on October 20, 2010, checkpoints have been set up at ports of entry to conduct medical examinations on incoming passengers from areas with a high incidence of new coronavirus pneumonia epidemics to further ensure the safety of citizens. In addition, Macau residents who travel irregularly between Zhuhai and Macau multiple times a day are also required to undergo physical examinations.

On the same day, the New Coronavirus Infection Response Coordination Center held a press conference to announce the latest situation and prevention and control measures of the new coronavirus epidemic.

Ouyang Yu said at the meeting that based on the fact that there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Macau in the past 15 days, and that there are signs of a decrease in confirmed cases in Zhuhai and other neighboring areas, the Macau SAR government has adjusted epidemic measures, including reopening. Parks, adjust government slogans in public places, etc.

Macao’s latest prevention and control policies

In addition, the SAR government has set up checkpoints since the 20th to conduct physical examinations on high-risk individuals or people coming from high-prevalence areas. At the same time, daily Macao residents who have traveled to and from the Mainland irregularly multiple times will undergo physical examinations. Ouyang Yu emphasized that physical examination is not equivalent to home medical observation, but requires a long period of examination when entering the country.

Physical condition monitoring

After 15 days of closure for rectification, gambling and entertainment venues in Macau are about to reopen. Chen Dafu, director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, said that at 0:00 on the 20th, 29 casinos had applied to reopen, and another 12 casinos had applied to postpone their opening. The SAR government has introduced further epidemic prevention measures, requiring all gambling enterprises to strictly implement them and provide a hygienic and safe environment.

Luo Yilong, medical director of Earl General Hospital, said that in the past 24 hours, there were no new confirmed cases in Macau, and the total number of confirmed cases remained at 10. On the same day, one more confirmed case was discharged from the hospital, and the number of confirmed patients who recovered and were discharged increased to 6, and 4 patients who were hospitalized for observation were in mild condition.