Macedonia Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	No	No
Other EU	Yes	No	No

Passports
Passport with at least three to six months' validity (depends on the individual case) required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for tourist and business stays of up to three months except:
(a) nationals of Australia and Canada.

Nationals of Australia and Canada should have a return ticket, invitation letter or hotel booking to obtain a visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Visa Note
Single-entry: £25; Double-entry: £29; Multiple-entry: £36.

Validity
Valid for up to three months. Transit visas valid for up to five days.

Applications to:
Nearest diplomatic or consular mission (see General Info).

Working Days Required
Usually one to three. The embassy in the UK can process within the same day.

Warning
Most visits to Macedonia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places visited by foreigners.

Travelers should exercise caution if intending to travel to the northern and western border regions of Macedonia. 

Macedonia shares with the rest of Europe a threat from international terrorism. Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places visited by foreigners.

Sporadic acts of violence do still occur in Macedonia, particularly in the north, but also including Skopje.

In August/September 2006 The Albanian political party, DUI, temporarily blocked several main arterial roads in north eastern Macedonia. The roadblocks have been lifted but DUI have not ruled out holding similar protests again. Those who visit this area should be aware that this may considerably add to your journey time and should consider alternative routes where possible.

There is also the possibility that any future political protests could turn violent. Travelers should exercise vigilance and caution and avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	No
Cholera	No	No
Typhoid and Polio	No/1	N/A
Malaria	No	N/A

Health Care
Prescribed medicines must be paid for. There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK but health insurance with emergency repatriation is strongly recommended.

Note
1
An outbreak of poliomyelitis occurred in the region in 1996, and immunization is advisable. Vaccination against typhoid is also advised.



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