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Macao

Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements

Sending to Macao

If you are sending to Macao, in addition to the full Goods Declaration and HS Tariff code mandate, Macao Post requests senders to include the Receiver’s (mobile) phone number in the customs declaration form for all parcels and letters, except air letters.

To prepare your electronic customs declaration form, please visit Prepare your customs declaration form (CN23).

Prohibitions

The following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be allowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.

To check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from Australia, download our Prohibited and Restricted item list and packaging guide (1.1MB).

  • Animals, live
  • Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories
  • Banknotes, currency notes and other convertible items
  • Batteries (lithium)
  • Offensive or immoral articles
  • Postal items that cause damage to the public postal order
  • Rubber and articles thereof
  • Unauthorized advertising

Lithium batteries

Lithium batteries and devices containing them are prohibited from being sent to Macao.

Import restrictions

If an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be met before it will be released from customs in the destination country, territory or region.

We recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before posting:

Senders should determine import restrictions from Macao authorities before posting:

  • Animals and animal products
  • Narcotics
  • Television receivers
  • War material
  • Weapons.

Okay to send? Send responsibly.

As the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break any laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.

Restrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on this page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 3.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.

It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.

Special documentation

In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.

Articles exceeding a value of 90 patacas require a consular invoice signed by the sender and endorsed by a Portuguese Consul.

Delivery locations & exclusions

Before sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about our international delivery services.

Delivery locations & exclusions data (Personal)

  • International Express (carried via the EMS network) - Parcels deliver to all destinations
    International Express - Parcels does deliver to a Post Office Box and Poste Restante.
  • International Express - Letters service available on a non-guaranteed basis

For more information from the overseas carrier, check the Correios de Macau website.

Make sure it's safe to send

Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.

Download guide (PDF 1.1MB)