What you need to enter North Macedonia with a Swiss passport
Swiss citizens do not need a visa to travel to North Macedonia: a passport is enough, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
- Entry cost
- Free
- Minimum passport validity
- More than 3 months
Last verified: 25 September 2026
Verified practical details
You don't need a visa to enter North Macedonia, but here are some practical details worth knowing before you travel:
Authorisation system
Visa exemption up to 90 days (no advance formality)
North Macedonia is not part of the Schengen area: days spent there do not count towards the Schengen 90 days, or vice versa. Anyone who expects to exceed the legal stay should go to the Ministry of the Interior beforehand.
Required documents
- Passport valid for more than three months; the UK Government asks for it to expire at least 90 days after arrival.
- Registration with the police where you stay. Hotels do it within 12 hours of arrival and usually give you a certificate; in private accommodation the host has 48 hours. Anyone who registers themselves must deregister 24 hours before leaving the country. Registration can also be done online.
- Travel insurance is not compulsory for EU and Schengen citizens entering with their ID card, although it is recommended.
Transit rules
Serbia has refused entry to travellers leaving North Macedonia with Kosovo stamps in their passport. The usual route between Kosovo and Serbia without a prior Serbian stamp runs through North Macedonia itself. In winter, fog around Skopje can delay or cancel flights.
More North Macedonia rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the North Macedonia page:
Official portal: https://mfa.gov.mk/. Destination data verified on 25 September 2026. Sources: exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for North Macedonia, updated 12 June 2026: three-month passport or ID card, 90-day exemption, insurance not compulsory, registration within 12 and 48 hours, declaration of 10,000 euros and 120,000 denars, cash payments over 500 euros, earthquakes, fog, northern border areas); gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/north-macedonia (UK Government: 90-day validity, registration within 48 hours and deregistration 24 hours before leaving, penalties, Kosovo stamps); sanidad.gob.es ("Listado de países") and who.int (WHO): yellow fever; data.unesco.org (World Heritage List). All checked on 25 September 2026. Also: customs.gov.mk (Customs Administration of North Macedonia, "Goods which you do not have to declare": tobacco and alcohol allowances and minimum age, 25 September 2026).
Travel insurance for North Macedonia
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in North Macedonia
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of North Macedonia can enter Switzerland visa-free. See the North Macedonia → Switzerland page.
All 9 passports from Western Europe that VisaRadar tracks can enter North Macedonia visa-free. Same result as Switzerland: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
With a passport from Switzerland, in the rest of Southern Europe you can enter Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Vatican visa-free.
A passport from Switzerland ranks 5 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 160 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
No. You can enter North Macedonia with just your passport, for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in North Macedonia?
Up to 90 days with no additional paperwork.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for more than three months; the UK Government asks for it to expire at least 90 days after arrival.
What currency is used in North Macedonia?
Macedonian Denar (MKD).
What do Swiss passport holders need for the countries near North Macedonia?
With a passport from Switzerland, in the rest of Southern Europe you can enter Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Vatican visa-free.
Related pages
See North Macedonia requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.