North Macedonia
France
France visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mk.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in North Macedonia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 27 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 8.3% | 45.5% |
| 2025 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in North Macedonia (Skopje) received 30 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 24. 17.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 8.3%: the rate rose by 8.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (27).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in North Macedonia that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 10th most applied-for Schengen state in North Macedonia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in North Macedonia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to North Macedonia
FranceNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from North Macedonia to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Macedonian citizens can stay in France
North Macedonian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of North Macedonian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for North Macedonian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit North Macedonian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to North Macedonia
French citizens do not need a visa for North Macedonia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between North Macedonia and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for France?
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can North Macedonian citizens stay in France?
North Macedonian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
French citizens do not need a visa for North Macedonia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, North Macedonian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.