North Macedonia Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 152 destinations open to North Macedonia passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
North Macedonia passport holders can currently enter 81 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 35 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 36. An embassy visa is still required for 45 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czech Republic90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
Japan90 days
KenyaeTA
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macao90 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Norway90 days
Panama90 days
Peru180 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey60 days
Ukraine90 days
Vatican90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Armenia
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jamaica
Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
ZimbabweA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
DR Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Lesotho
Libya
Mongolia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Russia
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
VietnamApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Belize
Brunei
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Costa Rica
Eritrea
Fiji
Guyana
Ireland
Kiribati
Kuwait
Liberia
Mali
Mexico
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Paraguay
Philippines
Saint Lucia
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the North Macedonia Passport
The North Macedonia passport ranks 25th, which places it in the mid-table. Holders enjoy visa-free entry to 81 destinations, and total mobility reaches 152 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa access are included. Europe leads by a wide margin with 41 visa-free destinations, and Asia follows with 12, while Oceania is the thinnest region with only a single one. That regional strength gives the passport a dependable foundation for European travel.
The passport works well for several big destinations. France and the Schengen area, Japan, China, Singapore and Brazil are all visa-free. Australia and the United Arab Emirates are open through an e-Visa, but the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada still require a visa. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 27 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
North Macedonia passport holders can enter 81 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 41
Africa 6
North America 15
Oceania 1
How North Macedonia Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | #23 | 154 | 83 |
| Honduras | #23 | 154 | 83 |
| Montenegro | #24 | 153 | 82 |
| Samoa | #24 | 153 | 85 |
| Taiwan | #24 | 153 | 82 |
 North Macedonia | #25 | 152 | 81 |
| Tuvalu | #25 | 152 | 84 |
| Nicaragua | #26 | 151 | 76 |
| Palau | #26 | 151 | 71 |
| Tonga | #26 | 151 | 85 |
| Georgia | #27 | 150 | 81 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 31 more destinations than the North Macedonia passport.
Upgrade Your Mobility
Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that North Macedonia passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Recent Changes
- Thailandfrom Visa required to e-VisaSource
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can North Macedonia passport holders visit without a visa?
North Macedonia passport holders can visit 81 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 35 with a visa on arrival and 36 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 152 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the North Macedonia passport ranking?
The North Macedonia passport ranks #25 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 152. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to North Macedonia passport holders?
35 destinations issue a visa on arrival to North Macedonia passport holders: Egypt, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia and 25 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for North Macedonia passport holders?
North Macedonia passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 45 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and 37 more.
How can a North Macedonia passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For North Macedonia passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+27 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+23 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+19 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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