The Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was informed by the Philippine Consulate General in Macau SAR that, the holders of the Macao SAR Passport can stay in the Philippines visa free for fourteen (14) days, instead of seven (7) days. The above-mentioned arrangement has been effective since 11 October 2011. There are now 93 countries and territories granting the visa-free/visa-on-arrival access to the holders of the Macao SAR Passport; 9 countries granting visa-free access to the holders of Macao SAR Travel Permit.