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United Kingdom visa for North Macedonian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

North Macedonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

British missions in North Macedonia

  • Embassy of the United Kingdom in Skopje

    Embassy · Skopje

    Todor Aleksandrov No.165, 1000 Skopje

    Today · Closed

All missions of the United Kingdom in North Macedonia

The United Kingdom has 2 missions in North Macedonia, with its embassy in Skopje. Consulates: Bitola.

British citizens travelling to North Macedonia

United KingdomNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom

Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (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 the United Kingdom

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

How North Macedonian citizens apply

In North Macedonia, applications go to the British embassy in Skopje and the consulate in Bitola, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for North Macedonian citizens

Ireland requires North Macedonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to North Macedonia

North Macedonia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

North Macedonian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Where is the British embassy in North Macedonia?

The British embassy in North Macedonia is in Skopje; there is also a consulate in Bitola.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

North Macedonia admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can North Macedonian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; North Macedonian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.