North Macedonia
Republic of North Macedonia
At a glance
North Macedonia visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for North Macedonia depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to North Macedonia, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-19
Good to know
- Nationals of EU member states and Schengen Agreement signatories do not need a visa to enter North Macedonia and may enter with a valid national ID card; UN travel-document holders are also exempt.
- Third-country nationals holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen (type C) visa, or EU/Schengen residence, may enter visa-free for up to 15 days per entry, within a 90-day/180-day limit.
- A temporary decision valid 1 January–31 December 2026 also allows holders of valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visas to enter visa-free for up to 15 days.
- No visa fee is published on the referenced page, so indicative costs are not listed here.
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Staying online in North Macedonia
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 80 countries can currently enter North Macedonia visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for North Macedonia they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on North Macedonia’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
North Macedonia runs on 230V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of North Macedonia.
Full power guide for North MacedoniaLocation
Light & dark
Skopje swings from 9-hour winter days to 15 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:28.
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