Visa-free stay and short-stay visa
Visa C
Short stays in North Macedonia are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period. EU and Schengen nationals need no visa, and some holders of Schengen, EU, US, UK or Canadian visas or residence permits can enter for up to 15 days. Others need a Visa C from a North Macedonian embassy or consulate. Paid work is generally not allowed.
Visiting North Macedonia
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Life in North Macedonia
Money
3
Currency
Macedonian Denar
MKD
Macedonian Denar
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 10%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
Flat 10% on personal income after contributions and a personal tax exemption.
Living
1
Happiness
#80 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and short-term visitors.
Eligibility
EU and Schengen nationalsEU/Schengen nationals
Do not need a visa and may enter with a valid national identity card.
EU/Schengen residence permit holders
If you hold temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen state, you may stay up to 15 days per entry.
Allowed stay
- Per entry
- 15 days
- Total limitin any 180-day period
- 90 days
- Applies to third-country nationals with EU or Schengen residence
Official wording
Third-country nationals with temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen state may stay up to 15 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180-day period.
Schengen visa holders
With a multiple-entry Schengen type C visa, you may stay up to 15 days per entry.
Allowed stay and visa validity
- Per entry
- 15 days
- Visa validitybeyond planned stay, at least
- 5 days
Official wording
Holders of a multiple-entry Schengen type C visa may stay up to 15 days per entry if the visa is valid at least 5 days beyond the planned stay.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementUS, UK and Canada visa holders (temporary)
- Document checklistTravel document
- FeesVisa C (adult)
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- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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