North MacedoniaIran: Visa on arrival

North MacedoniaIran

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for Iran?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. North Macedonia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: evisa.mfa.ir (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance2,677 km, straight line (~3h 39m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Iran214 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Iran passport holders visiting North Macedonia: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for North Macedonia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do North Macedonia passport holders need a visa for Iran?

A visa is not required in advance. North Macedonia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can North Macedonia citizens stay in Iran without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Iran from North Macedonia?

About 2,677 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 39m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Iran?

Iranian rial (IRR).

What is the emergency number in Iran?

110 / 115 / 125.

What time zone is Iran in?

Tehran (UTC+3:30).

What is the nearest airport to Tehran?

Mehrabad International Airport (THR), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Iran without a visa?

214 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Iran visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About North Macedonia

North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Greece to the south, Albania to the west, Bulgaria to the east, Kosovo to the northwest and Serbia to the north. It constitutes approximately the northern third of the larger geographical region of Macedonia. Skopje, the capital and largest city, is home to a quarter of the country's population of over 1.83 million. The majority of the residents are ethnic Macedonians, a South Slavic people. Albanians form a significant minority at around 25%, followed by Turks, Roma, Serbs, Bosniaks, Aromanians and a few other minorities.

CapitalSkopje

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population1.8M

Area25,713 km²

Currencydenar (1 USD ≈ 55.08 MKD)

LanguagesMacedonian

Calling code+389

Drives on theright

TimezoneSkopje (UTC+2)

Nearest airportSkopje International Airport (SKP), 16 km

Emergency number112 / 192 / 193 / 194

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,490 (2025)

Tourist arrivals118K (2020)

Climate in Skopje

Warmest July, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, September.

Monthly climate normals for Skopje, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.3°C	-2.4°C	24mm	244h
February	10.7°C	-0.3°C	44mm	239h
March	13.4°C	3.5°C	80mm	232h
April	18°C	5.7°C	85mm	296h
May	23.6°C	11.6°C	31mm	339h
June	27.4°C	15.8°C	38mm	399h
July	30.9°C	18.1°C	14mm	430h
August	29.8°C	18.4°C	67mm	376h
September	27.3°C	15.8°C	19mm	342h
October	19.6°C	9.8°C	43mm	287h
November	11.8°C	4°C	7mm	246h
December	8.6°C	2.4°C	57mm	194h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Republic of North Macedonia, mostly still referred to as simply Macedonia by its residents, is a landlocked country in the heart of the Balkans. The country has an ethnically diverse population sharing an often ruggedly beautiful landscape. Architecture from the bygone eras of the Ottoman Empire and socialist Yugoslavia remains and now contrasts with the modern structures of independent Macedonia. Relative to other European nations, Macedonia is off the beaten path, and tourist infrastructure is underdeveloped and occasionally challenging to navigate.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Kokino
Markovi Kuli
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
Slatinski Izvor

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba

December 8, 2026Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski

January 1, 2027Нова Година, Nova Godina

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About Iran

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west; Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest; the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast; Afghanistan to the east; Pakistan to the southeast; and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.

CapitalTehran

RegionSouthern Asia

Population92.4M

Area1,648,195 km²

CurrencyIranian rial (1 USD ≈ 1731936.86 IRR)

LanguagesPersian (Farsi)

Calling code+98

Drives on theright

TimezoneTehran (UTC+3:30)

Nearest airportMehrabad International Airport (THR), 12 km

Emergency number110 / 115 / 125

UNESCO sites38

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$3,924 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2020)

Climate in Tehran

Warmest July, coolest January, driest June, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Tehran, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	-0.8°C	32mm	255h
February	11.6°C	1.5°C	98mm	243h
March	16.9°C	6.3°C	50mm	278h
April	19°C	9.2°C	103mm	298h
May	29.5°C	16.9°C	16mm	379h
June	35.6°C	22.5°C	0mm	392h
July	36.6°C	25.4°C	1mm	396h
August	35.1°C	23.4°C	0mm	393h
September	31.1°C	19.8°C	2mm	335h
October	23.6°C	12°C	18mm	324h
November	15.1°C	7.8°C	90mm	212h
December	8.4°C	1.3°C	42mm	242h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Iran, formerly Persia, can be considered part of the Middle East or Central Asia; indeed the Persian Empire was the dominant Central Asian power for many centuries. The wellspring of one of the world's great civilizations, Iran is a country of striking natural beauty and gorgeous tiled mosques. Once the centre of a pro-Western monarchy, it became an Islamic Republic in 1979, a modern Islamic theocracy whose laws are based on Ja'fari Shia Islam, and since then, its history has been tumultuous.

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