Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, currently identified in several countries across the globe, all prospective and accepted International Students and Incoming Exchange Students for the 2022/2023 Academic Year are strongly encouraged to follow the World Health Organisation’s safety information and closely monitor all travel-related information available in their city/country, as well as in the Macao SAR Government’s News Portal.

The below information is sourced from Macao Government Tourism Office, Health Bureau and Government Information Bureau and is for reference only. The latest information released by relevant departments shall prevail.

► Latest Government announcement: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/ncv/annex/index.html?p=0&l=en

► Latest epidemic-prevention measures for arrivals at Macao*: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/ncv/annex/index.html?p=0&l=en

► Prevention Guidelines on the Special webpage against Epidemics: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID–19/en.aspx#clg17668

► New arrangements for medical observation hotels: https://content.macaotourism.gov.mo/uploads/mgto_main/medical_observation_hotels_en.pdf

► Arrivals are required to pay for regular nucleic acid tests during hotel quarantine: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/en/N22EDrX2mc?0

►All those that travel to Macao (via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge Shuttle Bus service (Golden Bus) or flight] and that are subject to stay at a designated place are required to present a booking confirmation issued by the Medical Observation Hotel in order to board their respective buses or flights: https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/zh–hant/N21KKBKr6j?2

►Regulations on having vaccines

• Frequently Asked Questions on Vaccination Requirements for People Travelling to Macao from Hong Kong or Taiwan: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/covid19vaccine/en.aspx#clg21429
• For other COVID–19 Vaccine information, please visit COVID–19 Vaccine Information Page: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/covid19vaccine/en.aspx#clg18772 

►Requirements on Proof of Negative SARS–CoV–2 Test 

• Requirements on Proof of Negative SARS–CoV–2 Test: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/docs2/file/pv/kziQIa8Gj55MLb6s7Y2csg/en
• Announcement no. 173/A/SS/2022 (For individuals who have contracted COVID-19 within 2 months): https://www.ssm.gov.mo/Docs/postHandler.ashx?attach=21897&inline=true 

*Since May 27th, according to the announcement from the Health Bureau, Portuguese passport holders are authorized to enter Macao following the guideline of the Programme of exemption from immigration restrictions for non-residents with Portuguese nationality.

** For more information, please visit Special Webpage against Epidemics :  www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID–19/en.aspx 

Please visit this page for a full breakdown of the special arrangements and measures for the opening of the 2021/2022 Academic Year. For your information, you may find USJ’s 2022/2023 Academic Year calendar here.

Travel Logistics

We strongly recommend that financial commitments (e.g., flight tickets, international medical insurance, accommodation, etc.) be made at the furthest date possible.

Please keep in mind that flights that can be postponed and/or cancelled are preferable given the uncertainty. Similarly, please be reminded to check if the selected medical insurance package covers the incidence of COVID-19 (medical observation, medical tests, hospitalisation, etc.).

Postponement of Mobility Period (Incoming Exchange Students)

USJ is flexible should current prospective or accepted Incoming Exchange Students wish to postpone their mobility period.

For this to happen, the International Affairs Office (or equivalent) of the student’s Home Institution must send USJ’s Communication and Public Relations Office an email (exchange@usj.edu.mo) officially informing of the postponement and the intended new mobility period.

Useful Resources

It is essential that you continue following all safety precautions! Useful online resources:

• Macao Special Government’s Special Webpage Against Epidemic
• Government Information Bureau of the Macao SAR
• Hong Kong Government: COVID-19 Thematic Website
• Important Notices from Hong Kong International Airport
• World Health Organization’s Webpage on Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic

What To Do When in Self-isolation During these uncertain times, students may have to undergo self-isolation when travelling. Here are some tips of what to do to keep yourself entertained and positive:

🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Exercise! Exercise is extremely important to keep your body and mind healthy. Why not do 3 rounds of 20 squats, sit-ups and push-ups every day? Easy to do from home and no equipment needed!

Your Psychological Well-being is Just as Important as Your Physical Well-being!

If you are feeling worried, stressed, upset or anxious with the situation, please reach out to a family member, friend, USJ team member or one of the services below:

• USJ Counselling Service: counselling@usj.edu.mo — Online counselling is available! For more information, click here.
• USJ Pastoral Support: chaplaincy@usj.edu.mo 
• Social Welfare Bureau’s 24-hour counselling hotline: +853 2826 1126

If you have any queries, please contact:

• Prospective Incoming Exchange Students & Partners: Communication and Public Relations Office at exchange@usj.edu.mo or +853 8592 5645
• Current Incoming Exchange Students (in Macao) & International Students: Office for Student and Alumni Affairs at osaa@usj.edu.mo or +853 8592 5655

Please be reminded that to enter USJ’s Campuses, everyone is required to fill out the online Macao Health Code and have their temperature taken at the Security Office.

Last Updated: August 31, 2022 at 11:29 am