Do Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

Russian citizens need a visa to enter North Macedonia. (Visa required.) Verified 28 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can Russian passport holders stay in North Macedonia?

Russian citizens generally need a North Macedonia short-stay visa unless a qualifying Schengen/EU/US/UK/Canada document exception applies.

How much does the North Macedonia entry cost for Russian citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

North Macedonia visa for Russian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Russian passport North Macedonia Visa required

Verified answer

Russian citizens need a visa to enter North Macedonia.

Last verified: 28 Jun 2026 (2 days ago)

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: Russian citizens generally need a North Macedonia short-stay visa unless a qualifying Schengen/EU/US/UK/Canada document exception applies.
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Apply for a visa before you travel
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Apply for a visa before you travel Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Russian citizens generally need a North Macedonia short-stay visa unless a qualifying Schengen/EU/US/UK/Canada document exception applies.
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; North Macedonia's MFA checker gives the visa verdict but not a nationality-specific passport-validity rule on the checker page. Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific route rule. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses North Macedonian border control. Check the destination authority or carrier for the exact itinerary. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 28 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Russian citizens need a visa to enter North Macedonia. Checked 28 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Government fees, if any, can change by nationality, visa type and application channel. Confirm the current fee on the official destination source before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; North Macedonia's MFA checker gives the visa verdict but not a nationality-specific passport-validity rule on the checker page. Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific route rule.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses North Macedonian border control. Check the destination authority or carrier for the exact itinerary.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Russian passport
North Macedonia short-stay visa issued before travel unless a published document exception applies
Completed visa application and supporting documents
Proof of funds, itinerary and accommodation if requested

Why this verdict

Russian citizens are mapped from North Macedonia MFA's official checker as visa-required for ordinary short visits. The shared MFA exceptions for qualifying EU/Schengen residence, Schengen visas, and multiple-entry UK/US/Canada visas are kept as document-specific exceptions rather than treated as passport-only access. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: residence permits, supporting visas, diplomatic/service passports, work, study, airline routing, border checks and transit control can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Conditional rules

Holder of temporary or permanent residence in an EU Member State or Schengen Agreement country Visa-free

Up to 15 days. North Macedonia's MFA says qualifying residence holders may stay no longer than 15 days on each entry, with total stay not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
Holder of a multiple-entry Schengen visa type C valid at least 5 days beyond the intended stay Visa-free

Up to 15 days. This is a document-specific exception, not passport-only visa-free access. The MFA caps each entry at 15 days and total stay at 90 days in any 180-day period.
Holder of a multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa inserted in the passport and valid at least 5 days beyond the intended stay Visa-free

Up to 15 days. The MFA says this temporary abolition of short-stay visas is valid from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. Reconfirm the decision before relying on it.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?: Russian citizens need a visa to enter North Macedonia. (Visa required.) Verified 28 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can Russian passport holders stay in North Macedonia?: Russian citizens generally need a North Macedonia short-stay visa unless a qualifying Schengen/EU/US/UK/Canada document exception applies.
How much does the North Macedonia entry cost for Russian citizens?: The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.