Holders of China's Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR)passports have been permitted to enter Egypt for a visa-free stay of up to 90days,an extension from 30days previously,the Macau Identification Bureau announced Thursday.

The treatment has been given to those who visit Egypt for tourism,business and border transit purposes,the bureau said.

On the basis of reciprocity,holders of Egypt passports will also enjoy visa exemption treatment in the Macau SAR for a stay of up to 90days as of August 14.

( eastday.com August 15, 2002)