ETIAS for citizens of North Macedonia
European Travel Information And Authorisation System For Macedonians
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Macedonians passport holders can travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days for tourism, business or leisure, without having to apply for a visa.
Citizens of North Macedonia can visit the Schengen member nations of Europe visa-free, just by presenting their valid passport to EU border control on arrival. From 2026 , visa-free visitors will be able to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation (ETIAS), the new travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors from non-EU nations.
The ETIAS visa waiver will be obligatory for North Macedonians, as well as travellers from other visa-exempt nations. The EU is implementing ETIAS to improve border management and increase security- this will benefit residents as well as visitors, including those from North Macedonia.
Although in Europe, North Macedonia is not a Schengen nation. ETIAS will be required to enter the Schengen zone with a passport issued by North Macedonia.
TRAVELLING TO SCHENGEN MEMBER NATIONS FROM NORTH MACEDONIA WITH ETIAS
Travellers from North Macedonia can travel to the Schengen Area with ETIAS for up to 90 days per 180-day period. It is a short-stay permit for tourism, business, and transit purposes.
The ETIAS travel authorisation will have a 3-year validity, as long as the passport used to apply is valid. Should the passport used to apply for the ETIAS expire before the travel authorisation, a new ETIAS application must be submitted using the new passport detials. Fortunately, the application process is quick and straightforward.
The ETIAS travel authorisation for North Macedonians is electronically linked to the passport used to apply and cannot be transferred to another document.
Macedonians nationals with dual citizenship must bear this in mind when they apply for ETIAS. The North Macedonians citizen must make sure to travel on the same passport used for the ETIAS application and present it at border control upon their arrival.
NORTH MACEDONIANS NATIONALS CAN TRAVEL TO THESE COUNTIES AND TERRITORIES WITH ETIAS:
ETIAS AUTHORISES NORTH MACEDONIA NATIONALS TO TRAVEL TO ALL SCHENGEN MEMBER STATES FROM [CONTENT-INJECT PATH="/DATE" /]:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
APPLYING FOR AN ETIAS FROM NORTH MACEDONIA
The ETIAS application process for Macedonians citizens is quick and straightforward. Applicants do not need to visit an embassy or consulate to apply for an ETIAS, the entire procedure is electronic.
The online ETIAS visa waiver request for North Macedonians can be completed from a smartphone, laptop, or another device with internet connection.
North Macedonian applicants will have to complete the ETIAS form with the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Passport number
- Passport country
- Passport issuance and expiration date
Travellers from North Macedonia must make sure that all of the information mentioned above is entered in the ETIAS application form exactly as it appears printed on the biographical page of their passport. Additionally, ETIAS applicants from North Macedonia will be required to complete the following details:
- First Schengen country traveller intends to visit on the ETIAS
- Estimated travel dates
SECURITY QUESTIONS ON THE ETIAS APPLICATION FORM
Finally, North Macedonians citizens will be asked to answer some basic security questions. All questions must be answered honestly.
All the information entered in the visa waiver system will be screened by the ETIAS against multiple security databases such as Interpol and Europol. Most applications from North Macedonia will be approved following automatic screening. Should an ETIAS application raise a red flag during its automated revision, the citizen’s data will be revised manually by ETIAS officials.
Once a decision has been reached, the traveller is notified of the approval or, in rare cases, refusal of the visa waiver. In the event that an ETIAS is refused, the North Macedonian citizen will receive an email containing the grounds for refusal as well as instructions on how to appeal the decision, should they wish to do so.
ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Macedonian citizens must meet the requirements to apply for an ETIAS travel authorisation for the Schengen Area. Applicants need:
- North Macedonia passport
- Email address
- Valid credit or debit card
The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the European ETIAS countries. Passport details must be entered when applying for ETIAS.
Once approved, the ETIAS visa waiver for Macedonians will be sent to the applicant’s email address.
The ETIAS travel authorisation processing fee must be paid online by credit or debit card. Once the payment is made, the ETIAS request will be automatically processed.
ETIAS from Macedonia - FAQ
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The ETIAS will allow Macedonian passport holders to visit countries in the Schengen Area for tourism or business. It is suitable for short business trips, but not to search for job or enter employment.
North Macedonian passport holders need to visit an embassy or consulate of the EU country where they wish to work. Long-term visas such as work visas are country-specific, unlike the ETIAS which allows entry into all Schengen nations.
The ETIAS visa waiver allows Macedonian holders to take part in business activities in the Schengen zone for up to 90 days per 180-day period. However, given that it is not a visa, the ETIAS does not grant Macedonian holders the right to seek employment nor to work in member nations.
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Macedonian students or professionals who wish to attend a conference or seminar in a Schengen country may do so with an ETIAS from 2025.
ETIAS holders can also take part in workshops and courses in member countries as long as their duration is equal or shorter than the maximum permitted stay of 90 days.
Macedonians who wish to participate in academic activities that exceed the permitted 90-day stay granted by the ETIAS will need to obtain a visa. Visas are country-specific, contrary to the ETIAS which grants entry into the whole Schengen Area.
Students from Macedonia who wish to pursue a graduate or Master’s degree in the Schengen Area but are yet undecided in regards to which university they wish to attend may find the ETIAS useful.
Since the ETIAS visa waiver allows Macedonian holders to visit all Schengen nations, students may visit all the universities they are considering attending until they find the one that best suits their needs.
Once a Macedonian student has chosen a university, they should visit the embassy or consulate of the country in which they wish to reside in order to enquire about student visas.