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North Macedonia Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where North Macedonia passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

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#38
Visa-Free Destinations
89
73
Visa-Free
57
E-Visa
16
Visa on Arrival
47
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required -
2 Albania Visa Free
Notes
ID card valid. 90 days within any 180 day period.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Free -
5 Angola Visa Required -
6 Antigua and Barbuda E-Visa
Notes
Negotiations to abolish visa requirements are currently in progress Permanent residents of the United States and Canada and holders of valid visas of the United States, Canada, Schengen Area and the United Kingdom do not require a visa.
7 Argentina Visa Free -
8 Armenia E-Visa -
9 Australia Visa Required
Notes
Online Visitor e600 visa.
10 Austria Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
11 Azerbaijan E-Visa -
12 Bahamas Visa Free -
13 Bahrain E-Visa -
14 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free until 31 December 2024.
17 Belgium Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
18 Belize Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for A max. stay of 90 days for holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member. Holders of a valid multiple entry visa issued by the USA can obtain a visa on arrival.
19 Benin E-Visa
Notes
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
21 Bolivia Visa on Arrival -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid.
23 Botswana E-Visa -
24 Brazil Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
25 Brunei Visa Required -
26 Bulgaria Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa -
28 Burundi Visa on Arrival -
29 Cabo Verde Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
30 Cambodia E-Visa -
31 Cameroon E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
32 Canada Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for permanent residents of the United States.
33 Central African Republic Visa Required -
34 Chad E-Visa -
35 Chile Visa Free -
36 China Visa Free
Notes
Visa-free from 30 November, 2024 to 31 December, 2026. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits. 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport. Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration. 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen. 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city. 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing. May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines. Visa not required for holders of normal North Macedonia passports endorsed "on business".
37 Colombia Visa Free -
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for holders of a visa issued by the USA (except for B1, B2, C1 and D visas), provided valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival. Additionally a max. stay of 30 days is allowed for residents of Canada or an EU Member provided the residence is valid for at least 6 months on arrival.
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
42 Cuba Visa Required -
43 Cyprus Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
44 Czechia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
45 Denmark Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Free -
49 DR Congo E-Visa -
50 East Timor Visa on Arrival
Notes
Not available at all entry points.
51 Ecuador Visa Free -
52 Egypt E-Visa -
53 El Salvador Visa Free -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
55 Eritrea Visa Required
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
56 Estonia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
57 Eswatini Visa Required -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
59 Fiji E-Visa -
60 Finland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
61 France Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Required -
64 Georgia Visa Free -
65 Germany Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
66 Ghana Visa Required -
67 Greece Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
68 Grenada Visa on Arrival -
69 Guatemala Visa Free -
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival -
72 Guyana Visa Required -
73 Haiti Visa Free -
74 Honduras Visa Free -
75 Hungary Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
76 Iceland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
78 Indonesia E-Visa -
79 Iran E-Visa -
80 Iraq E-Visa -
81 Ireland Visa Required
Notes
Visa is issued free of charge. Visa waiver for UK 'C' visa holders. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK.
82 Israel E-Visa -
83 Italy Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
84 Jamaica Visa on Arrival -
85 Japan Visa Free -
86 Jordan E-Visa
Notes
Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
87 Kazakhstan E-Visa -
88 Kenya Visa Required
Notes
Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance. eTA fee is USD 32.50. Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable). Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
89 Kiribati Visa Required -
90 Kuwait Visa Required -
91 Kyrgyzstan Visa Free
Notes
Visa on arrival available at Manas International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
92 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
93 Latvia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
94 Lebanon Visa on Arrival
Notes
Extendable for 2 additional months Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
95 Lesotho E-Visa -
96 Liberia E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
97 Libya E-Visa -
98 Liechtenstein Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
99 Lithuania Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
100 Luxembourg Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
101 Madagascar E-Visa -
102 Malawi E-Visa -
103 Malaysia Visa Free -
104 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
105 Mali Visa Required -
106 Malta Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
107 Marshall Islands Visa on Arrival -
108 Mauritania E-Visa
Notes
Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
109 Mauritius Visa on Arrival -
110 Mexico Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for holders of a valid visa issued by the US and permanent residents of the European Union.
111 Micronesia Visa Free -
112 Moldova Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
113 Monaco Visa Free -
114 Mongolia E-Visa -
115 Montenegro Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. Biometric ID card valid for 30 days
116 Morocco Visa Required
Notes
Holders of valid visa of the United States can apply for e-Visa.
117 Mozambique E-Visa -
118 Myanmar Visa Required -
119 Namibia Visa Required -
120 Nauru Visa Required -
121 Nepal Visa on Arrival -
122 Netherlands Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. (European Netherlands)
123 New Zealand Visa Required
Notes
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
124 Nicaragua Visa Required -
125 Niger Visa Required -
126 Nigeria E-Visa -
127 North Korea Visa Required -
128 Norway Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
129 Oman Visa Free -
130 Pakistan E-Visa -
131 Palau Visa on Arrival -
132 Panama Visa Free -
133 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
Visitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
134 Paraguay Visa Required -
135 Peru Visa Free -
136 Philippines Visa Required
Notes
Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application.
137 Poland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
138 Portugal Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
139 Qatar Visa Free -
140 Republic of the Congo E-Visa -
141 Romania Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
142 Russia Visa Free
Notes
Visa free for holders a letter of invitation or a tourist voucher only.
143 Rwanda Visa Free -
144 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Required -
145 Saint Lucia Visa Required -
146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
147 Samoa Visa Free -
148 San Marino Visa Free -
149 Sao Tome and Principe E-Visa -
150 Saudi Arabia Visa Required -
151 Senegal Visa Required -
152 Serbia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period. ID card valid.
153 Seychelles Visa Required
Notes
Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel. Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card. Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.
154 Sierra Leone E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
155 Singapore Visa Free -
156 Slovakia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
157 Slovenia Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
158 Solomon Islands Visa Required -
159 Somalia E-Visa
Notes
Available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
160 South Africa Visa Required -
161 South Korea Visa Required -
162 South Sudan E-Visa
Notes
Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
163 Spain Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
164 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
165 Sudan E-Visa -
166 Suriname Visa Free
Notes
An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival. Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
167 Sweden Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
168 Switzerland Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.
169 Syria E-Visa -
170 Tajikistan E-Visa
Notes
Visa free for visitor are aged 55 and over
171 Tanzania E-Visa -
172 Thailand Visa Required -
173 Togo E-Visa -
174 Tonga Visa Required -
175 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Required
Notes
Transit visa required.
176 Tunisia Visa Free -
177 Turkey Visa Free -
178 Turkmenistan E-Visa
Notes
Pre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
179 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
180 Uganda E-Visa -
181 Ukraine Visa Free
Notes
90 days within any 180 day period.
182 United Arab Emirates Visa Free
Notes
From April 2025
183 United Kingdom Visa Required
Notes
Travelers do not require a Direct Airside Transit (DAT) visa if they hold a valid entry visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States, and a valid airline ticket for travel via the United Kingdom, as part of a journey to or from one of those countries. Additionally permanent residents of the European Union, Australia, Canada and New Zealand do not require a Direct Airside Transit visa.
184 United States Visa Required -
185 Uruguay Visa Required -
186 Uzbekistan E-Visa
Notes
5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
187 Vanuatu E-Visa -
188 Vatican City Visa Free -
189 Venezuela Visa Required -
190 Vietnam E-Visa
Notes
Visa free when visit Phu Quoc Island
191 Yemen Visa Required -
192 Zambia E-Visa -
193 Zimbabwe E-Visa -

Destinations by Region

Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 52 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 14 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can North Macedonia passport holders visit visa-free?
North Macedonia passport holders can visit 89 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the North Macedonia passport?
The North Macedonia passport is ranked #38 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for North Macedonia citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can North Macedonia citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.