The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced in a statement yesterday that it has adjusted its official travel alerts for Egypt and Indonesia.
MGTO has lowered its travel alert for Egypt from Level 2 to Level 1, which advises travellers to “exercise caution”, the statement noted. Meanwhile, the Level 1 travel alert for Indonesia has been cancelled entirely. The statement cited “the latest situation in both countries” as the reason for the adjustments.
The Travel Alert System issues warnings at three levels. According to the MGTO statement, Level 3 advises residents to “avoid travel” due to an extreme threat to safety. Level 2 advises to “reconsider non-essential travel” due to an elevated threat. Level 1, now in effect for Egypt, advises travellers to “exercise caution” due to an imminent threat.
MGTO, according to the statement, advised residents planning trips to always purchase comprehensive travel insurance that specifically aligns with the travel alert system and includes international emergency medical evacuation. MGTO also recommends clarifying any doubts about policy terms and conditions directly with insurance providers.
With the Chinese New Year holiday (CNY) approaching, the statement also reminded residents to safeguard their travel documents, avoid unsafe areas, comply with local laws, and be vigilant against scams. A list of 110 countries and destinations currently covered by the alert system is available on the MGTO website: https://www.dst.gov.mo/en/tourism-crisis-management/tourism-crisis-management-travel-alert.html.
Furthermore, MGTO pointed out that the Travel Alert System is “not prohibitive”, being up to each individual to “decide whether to travel or adjust their travel plans in accordance with the information provided.”
In case of emergencies abroad, Macau residents can contact the 24-hour tourism hotline on 2833 3000, the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate, or the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs global emergency hotline on +86 10 12308.
This table taken from the Macau Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) official website shows its Alert Levels Table.
