North Macedonia
Sweden
Sweden visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: 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 swedenabroad.se
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sweden: visa decisions in North Macedonia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,403 | 21 | 802 | 14.7% | 71.4% |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 92 | 63 | 20 | 24.1% | 33.3% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in North Macedonia (Skopje) received 92 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 63. 24.1% of applications were refused. Applications rose by 1050% compared with 2024 (8).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in North Macedonia that year. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 7th 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
Swedish citizens travelling to North Macedonia
SwedenNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- 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 Sweden can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Macedonian citizens can stay in Sweden
North Macedonian citizens may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days. Days in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Sweden and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of North Macedonian citizens in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Sweden’s neighbours for North Macedonian citizens
Norway and Finland admit North Macedonian citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to North Macedonia
Swedish 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 Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can North Macedonian citizens stay in Sweden?
North Macedonian citizens can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
Swedish citizens do not need a visa for North Macedonia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, North Macedonian citizens can enter Sweden 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.