Macau has seen a robust recovery in tourism this year, welcoming more than 32.5 million visitors by Saturday, December 7th.
The figure represents a 25.7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023, but still approximately 88 percent of the 2019 figure.
Macau authorities have set a target to receive 34 million visitor arrivals this year, including nearly 2 million international visitors.
The latest update from the Public Security Police Force reveals that, as of December 7th, the total number of entries and exits has exceeded 200 million, setting a new record, which represents a 2.7 percent increase from 2019’s 190 million.
Of this record total, 72.3 million were Macau residents, making up 36 percent. Non-resident workers accounted for 28 percent, or 55.9 million.
China’s National Immigration Administration announced new travel rules for neighboring Zhuhai and Hengqin last month. Starting January 1st, 2025, mainland Chinese citizens with a Zhuhai household registration will be eligible for a new visa, allowing them one trip per week, with each trip lasting no more than seven days.
Additionally, those with a Hengqin residency permit can apply for a multiple-entry visa to Macau, allowing travel for up to seven days per trip, with no limit on the number of visits.
Earlier this year, the Individual Visa Scheme (IVS) for travel to Hong Kong and Macau was expanded to include ten more Chinese cities.
