North Macedonia
Italy
Italy visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for Italy: 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 ambskopje.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in North Macedonia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 128 | 125 | 3 | 2.3% | 93.6% |
| 2024 | 157 | 157 | 0 | 0.0% | 95.5% |
| 2025 | 194 | 187 | 7 | 3.6% | 78.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in North Macedonia (Skopje) received 194 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 187. The refusal rate was 3.6%. The refusal rate rose by 3.6 points from 0.0% in 2024. Applications rose by 24% compared with 2024 (157).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in North Macedonia that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th 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
Italian citizens travelling to North Macedonia
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
North Macedonian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Macedonian citizens can stay in Italy
North Macedonian citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of North Macedonian citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for North Macedonian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit North Macedonian citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to North Macedonia
Italian citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between North Macedonia and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Italy?
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for Italy: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can North Macedonian citizens stay in Italy?
North Macedonian citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
Italian citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, North Macedonian citizens can enter Italy 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.