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North Macedonia visas

North Macedonia tourist visa

You may qualify for visa-free entry through your nationality or a qualifying foreign visa or residence permit. Other visitors must get a visa from a North Macedonia diplomatic mission.

Ways to get a North Macedonia tourist visa

Visa-free entry for listed nationalities
No visa needed
Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify, subject to any applicable passport or tourist-only restriction.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Passports that qualify (79)
Visa-free entry for Georgian citizens
No visa needed
Citizens of Georgia may enter without a visa.
Stay
Up to 90 days.
Passports that qualify (1)
- Georgia
Conditional visa-free tourism for Belarusian citizens
No visa needed
Citizens of Belarus qualify when travelling as tourists with a tourist voucher or in a group organised by a travel agency.
Passports that qualify (1)
- Belarus
Visa-free entry with a Chinese public-affairs passport
No visa needed
Chinese passport holders qualify if their passport is endorsed 'for public affairs'.
Passports that qualify (1)
- China
Visa-free entry with a Schengen visa
No visa needed
Holders of a valid multiple-entry type C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state qualify. Multiple-entry means the visa allows more than one entry.
Stay
Up to 15 days per visit, with a maximum of 90 days within any six-month period.
Temporary visa-free entry with a Canadian, British or US visa
No visa needed
Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States qualify during 2026.
Stay
Up to 15 days per visit, with a maximum of 90 days within any six-month period.
Valid for
The exemption applies from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
Visa-free entry with a qualifying residence permit
No visa needed
Holders of a residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus or Ireland qualify.
Stay
Up to 15 days per visit, with a maximum of 90 days within any six-month period.
Visa-free entry with a United Nations travel document
No visa needed
Holders of United Nations travel documents may enter without a visa.
Visa from a diplomatic mission
Visa needed
Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must obtain a visa from a North Macedonia diplomatic mission.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must obtain a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, and travellers who meet one of the conditional exemptions, do not need a visa.

What to bring

A passport valid for at least 90 days from arrival, unless an identity-card exemption applies.
An accommodation booking if you have no residence in North Macedonia.
Any visa, residence permit or other document needed for your exemption.

Good to know

Stay within the limit that applies to your entry option.
For the 15-day exemptions, total stays must not exceed 90 days within any six-month period.
Some travellers may use an identity card instead of a passport, including an Irish passport card. The eligible nationalities are not identified here.
Some nationality exemptions apply only to tourists or holders of biometric passports. The affected nationalities are not identified here.
The British exemption covers British Citizens and British Overseas Territories citizens only.
Visa fees, processing times and application steps are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for North Macedonia?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption must obtain a visa. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, and travellers who meet one of the conditional exemptions, do not need a visa.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for North Macedonia?

There are 9 options: Visa-free entry for listed nationalities (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Georgian citizens (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free tourism for Belarusian citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a Chinese public-affairs passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a Schengen visa (no visa at all); Temporary visa-free entry with a Canadian, British or US visa (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a United Nations travel document (no visa at all); Visa from a diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to North Macedonia without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify, subject to any applicable passport or tourist-only restriction. Citizens of Georgia may enter without a visa. Citizens of Belarus qualify when travelling as tourists with a tourist voucher or in a group organised by a travel agency. Chinese passport holders qualify if their passport is endorsed 'for public affairs'. Holders of a valid multiple-entry type C visa issued by a Schengen Area member state qualify. Multiple-entry means the visa allows more than one entry. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States qualify during 2026. Holders of a residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus or Ireland qualify. Holders of United Nations travel documents may enter without a visa.

How long can I stay on a North Macedonia tourist visa?

Most listed visa-exempt nationalities: up to 90 days within any 180 days.

What documents do I need for a North Macedonia tourist visa?

A passport valid for at least 90 days from arrival, unless an identity-card exemption applies.; An accommodation booking if you have no residence in North Macedonia.; Any visa, residence permit or other document needed for your exemption..

What rules do I have to follow on a North Macedonia tourist visa?

Stay within the limit that applies to your entry option. For the 15-day exemptions, total stays must not exceed 90 days within any six-month period.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for North Macedonia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the North Macedonia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for North Macedonia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest North Macedonia tourist visa rules?

On North Macedonia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in North Macedonia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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