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North Macedonia visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Macedonia visa?

Visa-free entry and short-stay visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

All visa types for North Macedonia

Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for North Macedonia

North Macedonia has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Gaborone, North Macedonian embassies and consulates are closest in Doha, Qatar (6,203 km), Athens, Greece (6,970 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,213 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by North Macedonia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for North Macedonia

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to North Macedonia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Macedonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to North Macedonia (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Macedonia (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in North Macedonia

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in North Macedonia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

North Macedonia has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of North Macedonia accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of North Macedonia names the right place.

North Macedonia’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Kosovo admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Botswana

North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for North Macedonia?

Citizens of Botswana need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of North Macedonia in Botswana?

No. North Macedonia has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest North Macedonian embassy is in Doha, Qatar, 6,203 km from Gaborone.

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Botswana?

North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter North Macedonia visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for North Macedonia obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.