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North Macedonia visa for South African citizens

Visa required

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Macedonia.

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 South African citizens apply for a visa for North Macedonia

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

The nearest North Macedonian missions to Pretoria are in Doha, Qatar (6,207 km from Pretoria), Athens, Greece (7,103 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,314 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Africa 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 South Africa

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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 South Africa 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).

Good to know

How long South African citizens can stay in North Macedonia

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

How South African citizens apply

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

North Macedonia’s neighbours for South African citizens

Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Kosovo require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Macedonian citizens travelling to South Africa

North Macedonian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and North Macedonia.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Macedonia.

Is there an embassy of North Macedonia in South Africa?

No. North Macedonia has no embassy in South Africa. The nearest North Macedonian embassy is in Doha, Qatar, 6,207 km from Pretoria.

Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

North Macedonian citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Can South African citizens enter North Macedonia visa-free?

No; South African 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.