Laws for Visitors

You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
If you are not carrying your passport with you, ensure to leave it in a secure location.
If your passport is lost or stolen report it immediately to the local police and the Embassy.

A foreign national staying in a private home is required to register at the nearest police station within 48 hours of arrival (take the owner or landlord of the residence with you). For visitors staying at hotels, such registration is part of the check-in procedure.

Make sure your passport has at least six months' validity from your planned date of return

Unaccompanied minors (children under 18) must have a letter of consent from their parents or guardian to enable them to enter or depart from North Macedonia

On arrival in the Republic of North Macedonia declare all foreign currency exceeding 10,000 Euros. Failure to do so may result in detention and forfeiture of undeclared funds.

If you purchase antiques or works of art , you might need a special permit from the Cultural Heritage Protection Office to leave the country with them if the purchased items are of a significant cultural or historical value.
For additional information , please visit the official website of the Macedonian Customs Administration www.customs.gov.mk.

Do not take pictures or recordings of government buildings or anything that could be of military or security interest. Comply with "no photography" signs and ask for permission before taking photographs if you are in doubt.

Avoid demonstrations and be careful if you are anywhere near them. Monitor local media coverage of events and follow the instructions of the local authorities.