Travel Information Northern Macedonia

Travel Documents and Visa Northern Macedonia

To enter Greece, the required travel documents and visa depend on your nationality:

  • Visa-Free Entry: Citizens of the EU, U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days within 6 months.
  • Schengen Visa Holders: If you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can also enter Greece without needing an additional visa.
  • Visa Required: Nationals of some countries must apply for a visa at a Greek diplomatic mission before traveling.

A valid passport is required for entry, although EU members can use an ID card. Always check entry requirements with Greece's official authorities before travel.



Money matters in Northern Macedonia

In Northern Macedonia you pay in Macedonian dinars. There are plenty of ATMs so it is not necessary to take a lot of cash with you. Bank cards are accepted at ATMs and payment terminals with a Cirrus or Maestro logo. Credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, major hotels and gas stations. Using a debit card is usually cheaper than a credit card.

Timezone of Northern Macedonia

Northern Macedonia is in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is UTC+1. During daylight saving time (DST), from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, it follows Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).

Language inNorthern Macedonia 

The official language of northern Macedonia is Macedonian, and most of the population speaks it. In addition, Albanian, Serbian, Turkish and Romani are also spoken locally. In the tourist resorts, English is often spoken.