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Pre Arrival Guide 2019 We’re sure you’ve got a lot of questions about your relocation to Macau. Let us shed some light on what you are about to discover in this unique and exciting region we call home. This guide is full of advice and tips from locals, seasoned expats, and fresh faces, all of whom are dedicated to making your transition here be as smooth as possible. Your experience will be what you make it, so let us help to make it a great one! Let’s get started! Page | 2 MACAU, also spelled Macao, is one of the special administrative regions of the MACAU People’s Republic of China. A small city on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, Macau was a Portuguese colony MGM MACAU until 1999. It is the most densely populated region in the world, with around 650,000 people living in 30 square kilometers (12 square miles). 95% of Macau’s population is Chinese, and 2% TAIPA is Portuguese or Macanese (of mixed Chinese/Portuguese descent). MGM COTAI Macau is one of the world’s richest cities, and its people enjoy one of the world’s highest life expectancies. It became the COLOANE global center of gambling in 2006, and its economy is heavily dependent on the industry; tourism taxes make up 70% of the Macau Government’s annual income. Macau hosts an average of 30 million annual tourists, mainly from nearby Hong Kong and Mainland China. Time Zone GMT+8 Telephone area code +853 Currency Pataca – MOP (Hong Kong Dollars are accepted everywhere and can be withdrawn from most ATMs) Exchange Rate Approximately MOP$8 = US$1 Driving Left side Tax Simple and low tax system http://www.dsf.gov.mo Tax Moreover, it is the location of MGM MACAU and COTAI ! Page | 3 Arrival Via Macau Best Route: Fly straight into Macau International Airport. We will either arrange for someone to meet you or reimburse you for cab fare from there; contact the Relocation Team for more details. Via Hong Kong Best Route: Sea Express Ferry – direct from Hong Kong International Airport to Macau Ferry Terminal. Your bags will be checked in to the high speed ferry, and you will not need to touch them until arriving at the Macau Ferry Terminal, which will be a 50-minute journey. Simply present the e-ticket we’ve prepared for you at the Turbojet Sea Express ticket counter, located on Level 5 of the Hong Kong International Airport (E2 Transfer Area). Unfortunately, not all ights arrive during the ferry’s operating hours. You can nd the schedule on the Turbojet website. Otherwise: You will need to get to the Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan. Get to the terminal by either MTR or Taxi, as explained below. It oers ferries to Macau at all hours; you will need to buy your own HKD170 ticket to Macau, so please keep the ticket for reimbursement. The ferry will take one hour to arrive at the Macau Ferry Terminal. MTR You can take the MTR Airport Express to Central and there get on the Island (blue) Line to Sheung Wan Station, a one stop journey. From there, follow the signs to the Hong Kong -Macau Ferry Terminal exit. This route will take approximately 45 minutes. MTR Routing Fare Operating hours Airport Express HK International Airport Central HKD 100 Daily: 05:54 – 00:48 Island Line Central Sheung Wan HKD 4.5 Taxi Alternately, you can take a taxi from Hong Kong International Airport directly to the Hong Kong – Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan. It will cost a bit more, around HKD300. This route will take approximately 30 minutes, trac permitting. Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macau Bridge This bridge, newly opened on October 23 provides an alternative form of transport for travelling from Hong Kong to Macau. More information is available here, https://www.hzmb.gov.hk/en/ Page | 5 Via China If you are currently in China or if you prefer to come to Macau via China, there are several ways to do. So there are ferry services from Shenzhen to Macau. You can also make use of the airports in Zhuhai and Guangzhou (then come to Gongbei, Zhuhai by car). Either way is convenient. However, you should avoid going through customs during peak hours (early in the morning and evening time). If not, you may need to spend hours queueing up. Temporary Hotel Accommodation We will provide complimentary hotel accommodation for you during the transition period. This complimentary hotel accommodation is relocation assistance for you during the initial few weeks (based on your entitlement). You should take this time to look for your permanent apartment in Macau. If you have settled on an apartment prior to your arrival and opt not to use this assistance, please do let us know in advance. Extension of the temporary hotel accommodation will be at one’s own expense. Page | 6 Shipment / Post If you plan to ship things over, you are advised to check with moving companies or directly with local government about the regulations on restricted items to be exported. Below are some worldwide air and sea freight shipping companies which you may want to explore further. Service charge is based on the volume/weight and the location of the departure point; contact them to get a quotation. Crown Relocations Links Relocation (853) 2875 5082 (852) 2366 6700 www.crownrelo.com www.linksmoving.asia/ World Freight Sirva Worldwide Relocation & Moving (853) 2833 3377 (852) 2823 2087 www.world-freight.com/ www.sirva.com Kerry Logistics (853) 2843 7300 www.kerrylogistics.com DHL (853) 2837 2828 www.dhl.com/en/mo FedEx (853) 2870 3333 www.fedex.com/mo/ Ups (853) 2875 1616 www.ups.com/mo Page | 7 Setting Up Your Home Real estate works quickly in Macau – it is not uncommon to see an apartment and sign for the keys over the course of one day. It will be to your advantage to start looking into typical unit prices before you arrive, but don’t panic if you don’t have a place to move in to immediately. You will likely be put into contact with many real estate agents upon arriving through the local contacts you make. Feel free to ask the MGM Relocation team if you would like additional referrals. It will cost 4 months’ rent to close on an apartment in Macau: two months’ deposit, one month of rent in advance, and because you will likely use an agent, one month’s equivalent in fees. Though it is very dependent on the area in which you choose to live, the size of the apartment you need, and the real estate climate of the moment, we tentatively advise that four months of rent would be about MOP40,000 for a one-bedroom apartment or studio. The duration of the tenancy agreement ranges from 1 year to 2 years. If you choose to renew your lease, you will still need to pay one month of commission to the same agent. The rental payment is almost always made in Hong Kong Dollars, NOT Macau Patacas. You can choose to look at either furnished or unfurnished apartments. Even if your apartment is furnished, do not expect to nd a convection oven or a separate drying machine; these are not commonly used in this part of the world. Page | 8 Where Should You Live? Macau has three major regions to choose from – here is some advice from current MGM China employees about the respective parts of Macau that they call home. Macau Side MACAU Pros: Close to MGM MACAU and the Chinese border, MGM MACAU it is more mature in terms of infrastructure, neighborhoods, and restaurants. There is a lot of diversity, particularly socio-economic, and there is a strong and often eclectic local vibe. You can TAIPA nd a mixture of modern and older buildings. Cons: There can be a lot of trac, and it is far MGM COTAI from the international schools. Good For: People who are looking for a local vibe, or those who expect frequent travel to mainland. COLOANE Taipa Pros: Within walking distance of international schools and has many grocery stores and restaurants. Bus transportation is quite ecient. My two young children like to play in the large green space in the center. Cons: Taipa has lots of apartments together so you need to like living in dense apartment complexes. Rents are relatively higher. Mix of families tend to be ‘expat’ thus you miss the part of Asia or China for which long term expats like (ie local markets, etc.) Good for: Families with children attending international school, as well as new families to Asia as it is relatively easy to settle in. Apartments tend to be high rises with lots of amenities close by (ie pool, gym, etc) depending on the building you nd. Coloane / South Cotai Pros: The units are new and constructed well. They have tall ceilings and big windows with great views. There is much more green space here than anywhere else in Macau. You can catch a free direct shuttle that leaves regularly for both Taipa and Macau. There is a strong expat community, and everyone is great with helping out with whatever you need. Cons: It is further away from town and shopping. Taxis can be hard to get in the mornings, but you will get assistance if you ask for it. Good for: Families or singles who are looking for a community. Anyone who likes to have a more relaxed atmosphere, new units with modern conveniences, and a great clubhouse.
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