North Macedonia
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands admits North Macedonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at netherlandsworldwide.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Netherlands: visa decisions in North Macedonia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 19 | 3 | 2.6% | – |
| 2024 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 13.0% | 45.0% |
| 2025 | 38 | 31 | 7 | 15.6% | 29.0% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy and consulates in North Macedonia (Skopje) received 38 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 31. 15.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 13.0%: the rate rose by 2.5 points. Applications rose by 65% compared with 2024 (23).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in North Macedonia that year. the Netherlands’ consulates worldwide refused 17.7%. The Netherlands was the 8th 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
Dutch citizens travelling to North Macedonia
NetherlandsNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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.
For a trip from North Macedonia to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Macedonian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
North Macedonian citizens may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of North Macedonian citizens in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for North Macedonian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit North Macedonian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to North Macedonia
Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands admits North Macedonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can North Macedonian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
North Macedonian citizens can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for North Macedonia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, North Macedonian citizens can enter the Netherlands 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.