North Macedonia passport power
Europe · PassRank 117 · ranked 74th of 199
The North Macedonia passport has a PassRank score of 117 in 2026, placing it 74th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 80 destinations visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA — that is 117 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 40 require an e-visa and 41 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
North Macedonia passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 80 |
| Visa on arrival | 32 |
| eTA / ETA | 5 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 117 |
| e-Visa | 40 |
| Visa required | 41 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 117. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the North Macedonia itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (80)
Countries and territories the North Macedonia passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cuba | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Taiwan | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 60 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (32)
Destinations that issue the North Macedonia passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (5)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the North Macedonia passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (40)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (41)
Destinations where North Macedonia passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Angola | — |
| Belize | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can North Macedonia passport holders visit visa-free?
The North Macedonia passport has a PassRank score of 117, meaning holders can enter 117 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 80 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA. A further 40 require an e-visa and 41 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the North Macedonia passport's rank in 2026?
The North Macedonia passport ranks 74th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 117. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does North Macedonia need a visa for the United States?
North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the North Macedonia PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the North Macedonia passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (80), visa on arrival (32) and eTA/ETA (5). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21