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North Macedonia visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Macedonia visa?

Visa-free entry and short-stay visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

All visa types for North Macedonia

Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free stays: up to 90 days. Border visa: up to 15 days.

Where Russian citizens apply for a visa for North Macedonia

North Macedonia has no embassy or consulate in Russia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest North Macedonian missions to Moscow are in Kyiv, Ukraine (758 km from Moscow), Tallinn, Estonia (868 km) and Warsaw, Poland (1,150 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Russia is decided by North Macedonia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Russia

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Travel advice for North Macedonia

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 Russia to North Macedonia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates North Macedonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to North Macedonia (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Macedonia (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in North Macedonia

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

How Russian citizens apply

North Macedonia has no embassy or career consulate in Russia. Russian citizens apply through a mission of North Macedonia accredited to Russia from abroad; the official visa portal of North Macedonia names the right place.

North Macedonia’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Serbia admits Russian citizens visa-free. Greece, Bulgaria and Kosovo require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to Russia

North Macedonian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of North Macedonia in Russia?

No. North Macedonia has no embassy in Russia. The nearest North Macedonian embassy is in Kyiv, Ukraine, 758 km from Moscow.

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Russia?

North Macedonian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Can Russian citizens enter North Macedonia visa-free?

No; Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia 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.