Visa requirements for entering the Republic of North Macedonia in 2024:
Visa Exemption for Nationals of EU and Schengen States:
- Nationals of EU Member States and Schengen Agreement signatories do not need a visa to enter North Macedonia. They can enter the country with a valid national identity card.
Visa Exemption for Third-Country Nationals with EU or Schengen Residence:
- Third-country nationals (i.e., citizens of non-EU/Schengen countries) with temporary or permanent residence in an EU Member State or a Schengen Agreement signatory can stay in North Macedonia for up to 15 days per entry. The total stay should not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
Visa Exemption for Holders of Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas:
- Third-country nationals with a multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C), valid for at least 5 days beyond their intended stay in North Macedonia, can stay for up to 15 days per entry, provided the total stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
Visa Exemption for Holders of U.S., U.K., and Canadian Visas:
- Foreign nationals holding valid U.S., U.K.-British, or Canadian visas with multiple entries can enter North Macedonia without needing a separate short-stay visa (type C). Their stay should not exceed 15 days per entry, and their U.S., U.K., or Canadian visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the planned stay in North Macedonia.
- This exemption is temporary and is valid from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
This provides multiple pathways for different categories of travelers to enter North Macedonia without needing a visa. However, always double-check the latest requirements with the relevant authorities before traveling.