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North Macedonia

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

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations.html

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

Plug Type CPlug Type 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