Macedonia Travel Guide

Passports

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

Passport must be valid for three months.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for tourist and business stays of up to three months.

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

Visa Note

Single-entry: US$29; Double-entry: US$37; Multiple-entry: US$50.

Validity

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

Applications to:

Nearest diplomatic or consular mission (see Important Addresses).

Working Days Required

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

Travel Warnings

Travelers should exercise caution when traveling near North West Macedonia, the Kosovo borders, and the area bordering Serbia. All of these areas have an increased level of danger.

There have been several cases of foreigners being pick pocketed by gangs of children and bag snatchers in the main shopping and entertainment areas late at night. Foreign nationals appear to have been specifically targeted. You should ensure that your personal possessions are secure.

Credit card fraud is widespread and caution should be exercised when making a purchase using this method. The number of ATMs in Macedonia is increasing, making the withdrawal of local currency much easier.

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.

A major police operation against local criminals commenced on 7 November 2007 in the northwest region of Macedonia, close to the Popova Sapka ski resort. Access to this area is currently sealed off. Travelers should avoid this area while the police operation remains in progress.

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 northeastern 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 Care

Prescribed medicines must be paid for. There is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Health insurance with emergency repatriation is strongly recommended for all nationals (including UK nationals).

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	No
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	No
Yellow Fever	No