North Macedonia
United States
United States visa for North Macedonian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires North Macedonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mk.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in North Macedonia
The United States has 1 mission in North Macedonia, with its embassy in Skopje.
US visas issued to citizens of North Macedonia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 5,042 | 5,227 |
| Student (F, M) | 93 | 91 |
| Exchange (J) | 995 | 1,013 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 205 | 193 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 185 | 131 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 302 | 224 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 72 | 21 |
| Total | 6,894 | 6,900 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 28.0% | 25.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 6,900 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of North Macedonia, the 101st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 76%, exchange visitor visas 15% and diplomatic and official visas 3%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of North Macedonia received 2,189, 24% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 25.6% for citizens of North Macedonia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 28.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of North Macedonia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in North Macedonia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to North Macedonia
United StatesNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Macedonian citizens can stay in the United States
How long North Macedonian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Skopje, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for North Macedonian citizens
Cuba admits North Macedonian citizens visa-free. Canada and Mexico require North Macedonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to North Macedonia
US citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires North Macedonian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in North Macedonia?
The US embassy in North Macedonia is in Skopje.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
US citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can North Macedonian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; North Macedonian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.