Is Macau safe to travel to?

Macau has a practical risk score of 38/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What is the current travel advisory for Macau?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Macau is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Africa

Higher risk than 43% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Africa avg: 7270

🎭Scams

Africa avg: 6661

🚌Transport

Africa avg: 6651

⚠️Violent Incident

Africa avg: 5030

🌊Natural Disaster

Africa avg: 2424

🏥Health

Africa avg: 4318

🔓Petty Crime

Africa avg: 5717

✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 11/27/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-11-27 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is Macau safe to travel to?: Macau has a practical risk score of 38/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Macau?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Macau are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Macau?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Macau is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Macau?: Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.