TurkeyNorth Macedonia: Visa-free

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Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for North Macedonia?

Visa-free

No. Turkey passport holders do not need a visa to visit North Macedonia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: portal.mdt.gov.mk (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance953 km, straight line (~1h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to North Macedonia116 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Turkey passport holders need a visa for North Macedonia?

No. Turkey passport holders do not need a visa to visit North Macedonia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is North Macedonia from Turkey?

About 953 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in North Macedonia?

denar (MKD).

What is the emergency number in North Macedonia?

112 / 192 / 193 / 194.

What time zone is North Macedonia in?

Skopje (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Skopje?

Skopje International Airport (SKP), about 16 km away.

How many countries can enter North Macedonia without a visa?

116 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter North Macedonia 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 Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 86 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city. Istanbul is its largest city and economic center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

CapitalAnkara

RegionWestern Asia

Population85.9M

Area783,562 km²

CurrencyTurkish lira (1 USD ≈ 49.39 TRY)

LanguagesTurkish

Calling code+90

Drives on theright

TimezoneIstanbul (UTC+3)

Nearest airportEsenboğa International Airport (ESB), 71 km

Emergency number112 / 177

UNESCO sites22

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$18,599 (2025)

Tourist arrivals16M (2020)

Travel guide

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a bi-continental country: an oft-repeated cliché about Turkey is that it is the bridge between Europe and Asia. This is true not only geographically, but also culturally, and many Turks value their European and Asian identities equally. Therefore, Turkey is the ultimate "exotic, but with a twist" destination for many: plenty of travellers to the country will find a charming novelty in every corner, yet at the same time, will have a feel of comforting familiarity, regardless of which direction or how far they are arriving from. Add the Turks' legendary warmth towards the visitors to the mix, and you get the idea.

Upcoming public holidays

October 29, 2026Cumhuriyet Bayramı

January 1, 2027Yılbaşı

March 10, 2027Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün (Tentative Date)

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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	-2.3°C	24mm	244h
February	10.7°C	-0.1°C	44mm	239h
March	13.4°C	3.7°C	80mm	232h
April	18°C	5.9°C	85mm	296h
May	23.6°C	11.7°C	31mm	339h
June	27.4°C	15.9°C	38mm	399h
July	30.9°C	18.2°C	14mm	430h
August	29.8°C	18.5°C	67mm	376h
September	27.3°C	15.9°C	19mm	342h
October	19.6°C	10.1°C	43mm	287h
November	11.8°C	4.1°C	7mm	246h
December	8.6°C	2.5°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 11, 2026Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto

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

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

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