Country guide
North Macedonia
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Macedonian Denar (MKD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa). Daylight savings time from last Sunday March to last Sunday October: UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 389
Best time to go
May - September
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available.
Travel tips
Credit and debit cards are not widely accepted.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do require a visa and it must be obtained prior to arrival.
Third-country nationals with multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) valid for at least 5 (five) days beyond the intended stay in the Republic of North Macedonia may stay no longer than 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry into the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia as long as the total length of stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
SA representative
Representation accredited from Athens, Hellenic Republic (Greece)
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
Public Holidays 2026: Jan 1, 7; Mar 20; Apr 13; May 1, 24-25; Aug 2-3; Sep 8; Oct 11-12, 23; Dec 8 (Additional optional holidays may be observed)