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United States of America → North Macedonia: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa-free entry

As a United States of America citizen you can enter North Macedonia without a visa (up to 90 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

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    Short-Stay Visa (Type C, including Transit)

    For tourism, business visits and other short stays up to 90 days, including transit of up to 5 days.
    Who fits: Visa-required nationals visiting North Macedonia for tourism, business visits, family visits or other short stays, or transiting its territory.
    No statutory daily minimum is published on the cited pages; show means of subsistence for the whole stay via credit card and/or bank statement.
    Gov fees: MFA publishes 60 euros (35 euros for children aged 6-12) for short-stay and transit visas under LAF Tariff No. 135. — Fees vary by post. Confirm the exact amount with the mission where you apply.
    Official source: Invest North Macedonia — Work Visas and Permits · Invest North Macedonia — Visa Requirements and Procedure · MVR Archive — Law on Foreigners (consolidated text, Macedonian)

    Documents

    • Valid travel document (validity at least 3 months beyond the intended stay; issued within the last 10 years; at least two blank pages)
    • One colour photograph 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), white background, face clearly visible
    • Travel insurance documents (policy issued by a legal insurance entity of the country of residence), covering the entire stay
    • Notarized warranty (guarantee) letter or invitation letter by a Macedonian natural or legal person
    • Proof of sufficient resources for the stay (credit card and/or bank statement)
    • Proof of secured accommodation (covered by the guarantee/invitation letter where it assumes accommodation costs, or separate booking)
    • Proof of means of transport and of repatriation or onward travel to a third country
    • Evidence of the purpose of the visit and of the intention to return to the country of origin or travel onward
    • Proof of paid fees for processing the visa application
    • Neatly and legibly completed visa application form

    FAQ

    How long can I stay on a Type C visa?
    Up to 90 days; one transit through the territory may not exceed 5 days.

    Can I work in North Macedonia on this visa?
    No. A Type C visa does not authorize paid work in North Macedonia; workers need a temporary residence for employment and a Type D entry visa.

    Are there exemptions from the Type C requirement?
    EU/Schengen nationals enter with an ID card; holders of EU/Schengen residence or a valid multiple-entry Schengen C visa (valid at least 5 days beyond the intended stay) may stay up to 15 days per entry within the 90/180-day limit; a temporary UK/US/Canada multiple-entry visa exemption of up to 15 days applied for 2026 travel.

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