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North Macedonia Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter North Macedonia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or business; no advance visa application is required.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from North Macedonia
  • No visa or e-visa required for stays up to 90 days in a 180-day period
  • Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at the border (cash, credit card statement, or accommodation booking)
  • Return or onward ticket showing you will leave within the 90-day window
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with a host)
  • Travel health insurance is recommended though not mandatory for Canadian citizens
  • No biometrics collected on entry for short tourist/business stays

Visa types

  • No visa is required for Canadian passport holders entering as tourists or for business meetings/conferences for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Work, study, or long-stay (over 90 days) purposes require a national D-type visa or residence permit, applied for in advance at a North Macedonian embassy or consulate
  • Business visa (D-type) for stays beyond 90 days requires an invitation letter from a North Macedonian company and proof of purpose

Entry conditions

  • Canadians may stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period without a visa
  • Employment is not permitted on the visa-free entry; a work permit and D-visa are required for paid work
  • At the border you must show your passport, and may be asked for return ticket and accommodation proof
  • Extensions beyond 90 days are not available for visa-free tourist entries; you must exit and cannot immediately re-enter until your 180-day count allows further stay
  • Registration with local police is normally handled automatically by hotels; if staying privately, you must register your address within 24 hours

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee applies for stays up to 90 days since Canadians are visa-exempt
  • No processing time needed for visa-free entry, only standard border passport control
  • If applying for a D-type visa for longer stays, embassy fees are typically EUR 60-100 with processing of 10-15 business days
  • Express D-visa processing, where offered, can cost an additional EUR 30-50 and takes 3-5 business days

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Keep track of your cumulative days in the wider Balkan/Schengen-adjacent region if combining North Macedonia with Schengen countries, as North Macedonia's 90/180 count is separate from Schengen's own 90/180 rule
  • Carry a printed hotel confirmation or invitation letter, since border officers occasionally ask for it despite visa exemption
  • If planning to stay longer than 90 days, apply for the appropriate D-visa at the North Macedonian embassy in Ottawa well before travel, since there is no in-country extension
  • Land border crossings from Greece, Kosovo, Albania, Serbia and Bulgaria are common and generally straightforward for Canadian passport holders
  • Check Global Affairs Canada advisories for any regional travel notices before departure

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.