North Macedonia (FYR Macedonia) Visa and Passport Requirements

Passports

North Macedonia is not a member of the European Union or the Schengen Area, but it maintains visa-free arrangements with many countries and is a candidate for EU membership.

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries can enter North Macedonia with a valid passport or national ID card for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Non-EU nationals: Travellers must hold a valid passport issued within the past ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay. You may also be asked to show proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds.

You must register with the local police in the town or city where you're staying within 48 hours of your arrival in North Macedonia. If you're staying in a hotel, staff will register you at check-in. Keep the registration document with you until you leave North Macedonia. If you have registered with the police directly, you must de-register 24 hours before you leave the country.

Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of publishing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.

Visas

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter North Macedonia for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Non-EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries, as well as nationals of Albania, Andorra, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Israel, Japan, Kosovo, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, can visit North Macedonia visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Other nationals should check visa requirements with the nearest North Macedonian embassy or consulate.

Holders of valid multiple-entry Schengen visas or residence permits issued by Schengen member states may enter and stay in North Macedonia for up to 15 days without obtaining a separate Macedonian visa. The same applies to holders of valid UK, US, or Canadian visas or residence permits.

Types and Cost

Visa fees vary depending on nationality and type of visa requested. Travellers should contact the nearest North Macedonian embassy or consulate for the current applicable fee.

Validity

Short-stay visas usually allow a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Application to

Contact the nearest North Macedonian embassy, consulate, or authorised visa application centre. Applications must usually be made in person and include a valid passport, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and sufficient funds.

Working days

Visa processing generally takes between 10 and 15 working days but may take longer depending on nationality and documentation.

This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in FYR Macedonia

Telephone: (2) 3299 299.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-skopje
Address: , Todor Aleksandrov No.165, Skopje, Skopje 1000,
Opening times:

Mon-Thurs 0800-1630; Fri 0800-1300.

Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia in the UK

Telephone: (020) 7976 0535.
Website: http://www.macedonianembassy.org.uk
Address: Buckingham Gate 75/83, Suite 2.1 & 2.2, Buckingham Court, London, SW1E 6PE,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Mon, Wed and Fri 1000-1300 (for personal callers).

Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia in the USA

Telephone: (202) 667 0501.
Website: http://www.macedonianembassy.org
Address: NW, 2129 Wyoming Avenue, Washington, DC 20008,
Opening times: