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North Macedonia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a North Macedonia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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80Visa-free
37eVisa
35Visa on arrival
46Visa required

North Macedonia passport at a glance

With a North Macedonia passport you can enter 80 destinations visa-free and 35 with a visa on arrival, so 115 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 37 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 46 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for North Macedonia

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for North Macedonia passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa-free (60 days)
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for North Macedonia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa4161915
Asia13131510
Europe41012
North America15107
Oceania1427
South America6105

Longest visa-free stays

Where North Macedonia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 80
eVisa 37
Visa on arrival 35
Visa required 46

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can North Macedonia passport holders visit without a visa?

North Macedonia passport holders can visit 80 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 35 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 115 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to North Macedonia passport holders?

35 destinations offer a visa on arrival to North Macedonia passport holders, including Egypt, Armenia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can North Macedonia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

37 destinations let North Macedonia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Vietnam, Australia, India, Azerbaijan and others.

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

North Macedonia passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

North Macedonia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

North Macedonia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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