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North Macedonia Travel Guide

Trek Zone
77°F
Monday
77°F
Tuesday

Tourist season

Are May and June good months to visit North Macedonia?

5

May

Semi-high
season

6

June

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of France visiting North Macedonia for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 30 to 35 EUR

Tourist's budget
from 54 to 68 EUR

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Did you know?

The population of North Macedonia is around 2.08 mil., which puts the country in 146. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Skopje (MK) and Paris (FR) is 1037 miles

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Skopje
Skopje
Bitola
Kumanovo
Prilep
Tetovo
Paris
Paris
Lyon
Marseille
Nice
Toulouse
1037
mi

Time Timezone

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Safety

General travel safety level in North Macedonia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

24 May 2025• St Cyril and St Methodius Day

2 August 2025• Ilinden Day

Currency

Denar (MKD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 MKD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.01626
61.51481
GBP
0.01384
72.24409
USD
0.01837
54.42523
Update: 4 May 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to North Macedonia

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Distance matrix
MilesSkopjeOhridKumanovoBitolaStrumicaTetovoMavrovo National ParkŠtip
Skopje-69176773244543
Ohrid69-852898624084
Kumanovo1785-7967396237
Bitola672879-73705766
Strumica73986773-9410331
Tetovo2462397094-2766
Mavrovo National Park4540625710327-79
Štip43843766316679-

Best Ways to Experience North Macedonia

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Practical Information for Travelers

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  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 30 to 35 EUR

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 54 to 68 EUR

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in North Macedonia via the Prices link

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in North Macedonia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

France
  • France
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visiting flagNorth Macedonia for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for French citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • ID card valid.

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In North Macedonia the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

146 / 231
Ranking
2 083 374
Macedonian 64.2%, Albanian 25.2%, Turkish 3.9%, Roma (Gypsy) 2.7%, Serb 1.8%

Area

150 / 230
Ranking
9.9 thous. mi²
It is approximately 5% of the territory of France.

Life expectancy

88 / 196
Ranking
76.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.5women 78.8

Median age

119 / 157
Ranking
39
Average age of population expressed in years.men 38women 40

Population growth

136 / 172
Ranking
0.13%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

16 / 131
Ranking
98.4%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.1%women 97.6%

GDP

80 / 194
Ranking
17 015 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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