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North Macedonia visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Macedonia.

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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for North Macedonia

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

The nearest North Macedonian missions to Tehran are in Doha, Qatar (1,153 km from Tehran), Ankara, Turkey (1,692 km) and Astana, Kazakhstan (2,341 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran 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 Iran

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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.

Iranian citizens 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in North Macedonia

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

North Macedonia’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Kosovo require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Iran

North Macedonian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Macedonia.

Is there an embassy of North Macedonia in Iran?

No. North Macedonia has no embassy in Iran. The nearest North Macedonian embassy is in Doha, Qatar, 1,153 km from Tehran.

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Iran?

North Macedonian citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Iranian citizens enter North Macedonia visa-free?

No; Iranian citizens 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.