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North Macedonia visa requirements by passport

Holders of 80 passports can enter North Macedonia without applying at an embassy: 80 visa-free. The other 118 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for North Macedonia, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that North Macedonia accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter North Macedonia with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 15d

    Passports: All passports

    Temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen country, or a multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) valid at least 5 days beyond the stay; max 15 days per entry and 90 days in 180. Residence in an EU country outside Schengen (e.g. Cyprus, Ireland) also counts.

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
  • US visa or UK visagives Visa free · 15d

    Passports: All passports

    Multiple-entry visa inserted in the passport, valid at least 5 days beyond the stay; up to 15 days. Temporary decision valid 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026. Canadian visas also accepted.

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia

Entry rules for North Macedonia by passport

Visa free80 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 118 passports

North Macedonia entry: common questions

Which passports can enter North Macedonia without a visa?

Holders of 80 passports can enter North Macedonia visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter North Macedonia?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 15 days. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa or UK visa can enter with no visa for up to 15 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these North Macedonia entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with North Macedonia's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.