North Macedonian passport ranking 2026 and visa-free countries list
Where the North Macedonian passport lets you travel without a visa arranged in advance, country by country, and how it ranks against 198 passports.
North Macedonia
Rank 38th of 93 ranks · joint with 3
Score
105
Visa-free
74
On arrival
28
eTA
3
e-Visa
46
Visa required
42
Many trips still need a visa arranged in advance. A second citizenship or a residence permit can change that for the whole family.
Visa-free countries for North Macedonian passport holders (74)
Enter with the passport alone. Days shown are the usual maximum stay where the source states one.
- AlbaniaWestern Balkans
- Andorra
- Argentina90 days
- Austria90 days
- Bahamas90 days
- Barbados90 days
- Belarus30 days
- Belgium90 days
- Bosnia and HerzegovinaWestern Balkans
- Brazil90 days
- Bulgaria90 days
- Chile90 days
- China30 days
- Colombia
- Croatia90 days
- Cyprus90 days
- Czechia90 days
- Denmark90 days
- Dominica21 days
- Dominican Republic90 days
- Ecuador90 days
- El Salvador180 days
- Estonia90 days
- Finland90 days
- France90 days
- Georgia90 days
- Germany90 days
- Greece90 days
- Guatemala90 days
- Haiti90 days
- Honduras90 days
- Hungary90 days
- Iceland90 days
- Italy90 days
- Japan90 days
- Kyrgyzstan60 days
- Latvia90 days
- Liechtenstein90 days
- Lithuania90 days
- Luxembourg90 days
- Malaysia30 days
- Malta90 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Moldova90 days
- Monaco
- MontenegroWestern Balkans
- Netherlands90 days
- Norway90 days
- Oman14 days
- Panama90 days
- Peru183 days
- Poland90 days
- Portugal90 days
- Qatar30 days
- Romania90 days
- Russia30 days
- Rwanda30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
- Samoa60 days
- San Marino
- SerbiaWestern Balkans
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- Slovakia90 days
- Slovenia90 days
- Spain90 days
- Suriname90 days
- Sweden90 days
- Switzerland90 days
- Tunisia90 days
- Türkiye90 days
- Ukraine90 days
- United Arab Emirates90 days
- Vatican City
Visa on arrival (28)
The visa is issued at the airport or border, normally for a fee.
- Armenia120 days
- Bangladesh30 days
- Bolivia30 days
- Burundi30 days
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia30 days
- Comoros45 days
- Egypt30 days
- Ethiopia90 days
- Grenada90 days
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Jamaica30 days
- Jordan30 days
- Laos30 days
- Lebanon30 days
- Madagascar60 days
- Malawi90 days
- Maldives30 days
- Marshall Islands90 days
- Mauritius60 days
- Mozambique30 days
- Nepal90 days
- Palau30 days
- Sri Lanka60 days
- Tanzania90 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
- Zambia90 days
Electronic travel authorisation, eTA (3)
A short online form before you fly, not a full visa application.
- Israel90 days
- Kenya90 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
e-Visa (46)
A visa you apply for and receive online before travel. Not counted in the score.
- Afghanistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Congo
- Congo (DRC)
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Guinea
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kazakhstan
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
Visa required (42)
Apply through the embassy, consulate or an appointed visa centre before travel.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Australia
- Belize
- Brunei
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Mali
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Lucia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Yemen
Territories with their own entry rules
Places such as Hong Kong, Macao, Bermuda or the Cook Islands set their own rules. They are listed here but not counted in the score.
Open without a visa arranged in advance (0)
None.
e-Visa or visa required (4)
- GuernseyFollows GB entry rules
- Isle of ManFollows GB entry rules
- JerseyFollows GB entry rules
- Puerto RicoFollows US entry rules
Second passports that would add the most
Citizenship-by-investment passports we advise on that rank above the North Macedonian passport, with the number of countries each opens that the North Macedonian passport does not. Worked out from the same data as the ranking.
| Passport | Rank | Score | Countries added | Programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 21st | 130 | +35 | St. Kitts & Nevis citizenship |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 24th | 126 | +29 | Antigua & Barbuda citizenship |
| Dominica | 27th | 120 | +30 | Dominica citizenship |
| Grenada | 28th | 119 | +31 | Grenada citizenship |
| Saint Lucia | 32nd | 114 | +26 | Saint Lucia citizenship |
Passports ranked close to the North Macedonian passport
Common questions
What is the rank of the North Macedonian passport in 2026?
On the XIPHIAS Passport Power Index (12 October 2026), the North Macedonian passport ranks 38th, joint with 3 other passports. It opens 105 of 193 countries without a visa arranged in advance; the top passport scores 167.
How many countries can North Macedonian passport holders visit without a visa?
74 countries are visa-free for North Macedonian passport holders. Counting 28 that give a visa on arrival and 3 that need only an online eTA, 105 countries need no visa arranged before travel. Another 46 offer an e-visa you apply for online, and 42 need a visa from an embassy.
Which countries give North Macedonian passport holders a visa on arrival?
Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Comoros, Egypt, Ethiopia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu and Zambia. Conditions apply at the border, usually a return ticket, proof of funds and a fee.
Do North Macedonian passport holders need a visa for the US, the UK, Canada or Schengen?
The United States: visa required; the United Kingdom: visa required; Canada: visa required; the Schengen area (checked for France): visa-free; the UAE: visa-free; Australia: visa required; Singapore: visa-free; Japan: visa-free.
Where the data comes from
Entry rules for this passport are taken from the Wikipedia article Visa requirements for citizens of North Macedonia (revision 1350470291), read on 12 October 2026, which cites each destination’s own rules. The article is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the lists on this page are adapted from it and shared under the same licence.
Check before you travel
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight, and can depend on the purpose of the trip, the passport’s validity and the visas you already hold. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or official immigration website before you book. This page is general information, not legal advice.