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North Macedonia Travel Guide

Europe

Skopje Capital
MKD Currency
Macedonian Language
+389 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free Travel For Eu And Some Other Countries For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Fake taxi drivers
  • Overpriced tours

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 192
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% In Restaurants Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Some Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsEthnic tensions

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Здраво
Zdravo
Goodbye
Довидување
Doviduvanje
Please
Ве молам
Ve molam
Thank you
Благодарам
Blagodaram
Sorry
Извинете
Izvinete
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Дали зборувате англиски?
Dali zboruvate angliski?
I don’t understand
Не разбирам
Ne razbiram
Can you speak slowly, please?
Можете ли да зборувате полека, ве молам?
Možete li da zboruvate poleka, ve molam?
Can you help me, please?
Можете ли да ми помогнете, ве молам?
Možete li da mi pomognete, ve molam?
What does this mean?
Што значи ова?
Što znači ova?

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Top Attractions

Nature

Lake Ohrid

A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning beauty and historical significance.

~3 h Free entry
Landmark

Macedonia Square

The main square of Skopje featuring the famous Alexander the Great statue.

~1 h Free entry
City guide Skopje
Archaeological site

Heraclea Lyncestis

Ancient ruins with well-preserved mosaics.

~1.5 h ~US$5
City guide Bitola
Landmark

Tetovo Mosque

Historical mosque known for its unique architecture.

~1 h Free entry
City guide Tetovo
Landmark

Church of St. John at Kaneo

A beautiful church overlooking Lake Ohrid, famous for its stunning views.

~1 h ~US$2
City guide Ohrid

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