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Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of North Macedonia can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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North Macedonia vs Germany: passport comparison

North Macedonia

80

visa-free countries

Global rank: #82 · mobility 135.2

Germany

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #7 · mobility 171.3
77

countries both North Macedonia and Germany can enter visa-free together

North Macedonia + Germany: passport compatibility

69%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where North Macedonia and Germany travel together — by entry type:

77 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
62 access differs

Where North Macedonia and Germany can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (77)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia90 days#83 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong14 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Japan90 days#24 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru90 days#57 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Taiwan90 days#79 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey60 days#94 Ukraine90 days#59 Vatican90 days#60

Only North Macedonia is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: North Macedonia → Germany

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

25,5%
of Germany visa applications refused in North Macedonia
+11,0 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-1.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 26.8%, now 25.5%
102applications filed
74visas issued
26refusals
#106strictest of 118 countries
Where Germany visa applications are filed: Skopje

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in North Macedonia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: North Macedonia → Germany

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The North Macedonia → Germany rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the North Macedonia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Germany: good to know

Berlin

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+49

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

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Documents you'll usually need for Germany

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of North Macedonia can visit Germany visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can North Macedonia citizens stay in Germany without a visa?
North Macedonia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — North Macedonia or Germany?
The Germany passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 80. Global rank: North Macedonia #82, Germany #7.
Where can North Macedonia and Germany citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 77 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Germany?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between North Macedonia and Germany?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

North Macedonia passport ranking

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