Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions in North Macedonia.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
+(389) (2) 310-2000 (0 -for Switchboard Operator); US Embassy Skopje, Str. “Samoilova” Nr.21, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia; SkopjeACS@state.gov; https://mk.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
389
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 94; Fire: 93; Police: 92
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for North Macedonia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Warm, dry summers and autumns; relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall
Currency (Code)
Macedonian denars (MKD)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, Romani, Serbian
Major Religions
Macedonian Orthodox, Muslim, other Christian
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes, but some opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Mavrovo National Park; Bitola; Kratovo; Pelister National Park
Major Sports
Soccer, handball, basketball
Cultural Practices
It is expected that people behave more formally and respectfully around their elders. For example, one would refrain from swearing or telling rude jokes.
Tipping Guidelines
Common practice in restaurants is to round up the bill for a tip, but in finer dining establishments a 10-15% tip is appreciated. Tipping taxi drivers is not common.
Souvenirs
Religious icons and marble statues, jeweled crosses, rosaries, wood carvings, spices
Traditional Cuisine
Tavče Gravče — fresh white beans and other vegetables baked and served in a traditional unglazed earthenware pot
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
