2026 data

North Macedonia passport: where you can travel visa-free

117

Access to 117 destinations without a prior visa

#76 strongest passport in the world · 199

The North Macedonia passport is moderate: it gives access to 117 destinations without a prior visa and ranks #76 worldwide in 2026 — 18 above the global average of 99.

The strongest passport in the world, United Arab Emirates, reaches 168 destinations — 51 more than North Macedonia. Even so, these 117 cover the bulk of Europe and the major international hubs.

Access by region

How many destinations each region opens without a prior visa.

Europe42/45
Americas23/35
Africa22/54
Asia17/35
Middle East8/15
Oceania5/14

The North Macedonia passport is strongest across Europe, opening 42 of 45 destinations without a prior visa. Its weakest region is Oceania, at 5 of 14 — where it pays to check visa rules early.

In practice, the North Macedonia passport gets you to destinations like France, Italy, Spain, Germany with no visa, while United States, United Kingdom, Thailand, United Arab Emirates still require one — each with a step-by-step guide on Voyspark covering costs, timelines and documents.

Popular visa-free destinations

France Italy Spain Germany Portugal Japan China Türkiye Greece Netherlands Switzerland Brazil Argentina Egypt Singapore

Popular destinations that need a visa

See how to get each visa:

Types of access

Not all access is equal. With the North Macedonia passport: 80 destinations are fully visa-free, 35 grant a visa on arrival, 2 ask for an electronic authorization (eTA), 35 need an e-Visa before you travel, and 46 require a traditional consular visa.

Visa-free

80
Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Antigua & Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia & Herzegovina90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cuba90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Republic
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada
Guatemala90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong SAR China14 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macao SAR China90 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta90 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Norway90 days
Palestinian Territories
Panama90 days
Peru180 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Spain90 days
St. Kitts & Nevis90 days
St. Vincent & Grenadines90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tunisia90 days
Türkiye60 days
Ukraine90 days
Vatican City90 days

Visa on arrival

35
Armenia
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jamaica
Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nepal
Oman
Palau
Qatar
Samoa
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Electronic auth (eTA)

2
Côte d’Ivoire
Kenya

e-Visa (online)

35
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Congo - Kinshasa
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Guinea
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Lesotho
Libya
Mongolia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Russia
São Tomé & Príncipe
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

Visa required

46
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Belize
Brunei
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo - Brazzaville
Costa Rica
Eritrea
Eswatini
Fiji
Guyana
Ireland
Kiribati
Kuwait
Liberia
Mali
Mexico
Morocco
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Paraguay
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Solomon Islands
South Africa
St. Lucia
Sudan
Suriname
Thailand
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Turkmenistan
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Yemen

How we calculate

The figure 117 sums every destination the North Macedonia passport enters without a prior visa — visa-free, on arrival and eTA — the same method used by the main passport indexes. 2026 data, reviewed regularly.

Planning a trip? Sort out the visa for the destinations that need one, then compare flights, hotels and insurance — all on Voyspark, in 9 languages.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can the North Macedonia passport enter visa-free?

In 2026, 117 destinations without a prior visa (visa-free, on arrival or eTA) — the #76 strongest passport in the world.

Which popular destinations require a visa for the North Macedonia passport?

Among the most searched: United States, United Kingdom, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Africa, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Morocco. Each has a step-by-step visa guide on Voyspark.

Is the North Macedonia passport good for travel?

It is a moderate passport, 18 above the world average. It opens 117 destinations without a prior visa.

How does the North Macedonia passport compare to the strongest in the world?

The leader is United Arab Emirates, with 168 destinations. North Macedonia, with 117, sits 51 behind.

What is the difference between visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA?

Visa-free: you enter on your passport alone. Visa on arrival: the visa is issued at the airport or border, usually for a fee. eTA: an electronic authorization you request online before travelling. All three count as access without a prior visa.

How do I get a visa for the countries that require one?

Every visa-required destination has a step-by-step guide on Voyspark with costs, timelines and documents. Start at our visa hub.

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