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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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North Macedonia citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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North Macedonia vs South Africa: passport comparison

North Macedonia

80

visa-free countries

Global rank: #82 · mobility 135.2

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5
31

countries both North Macedonia and South Africa can enter visa-free together

North Macedonia + South Africa: passport compatibility

54%

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

Where North Macedonia and South Africa travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
25 both need a visa
90 access differs

Where North Macedonia and South Africa 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 (31)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Brazil90 days#43 Chile90 days#45 Dominica21 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia90 days#83 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong14 days#46 Israel90 days#51 Macao30 days#67 Malaysia30 days#41 Micronesia30 days#89 Nicaragua90 days#86 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Tunisia90 days#131

Only North Macedonia is visa-free (49)

AlbaniaAndorraAustriaBelarusBelgiumBosnia and HerzegovinaBulgariaChinaColombiaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandItalyJapanKosovoKyrgyzstanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSan MarinoSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanTurkeyUkraineVatican

Only South Africa is visa-free (30)

AngolaBelizeBeninBotswanaCosta RicaFijiGabonGhanaGuyanaJamaicaKiribatiLesothoMalawiMauritiusMozambiqueNamibiaParaguayPhilippinesRussiaSaint LuciaSwazilandTanzaniaThailandTogoTrinidad and TobagoUruguayVanuatuVenezuelaZambiaZimbabwe

How the entry rule changed: North Macedonia → South Africa

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 → South Africa 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 →

South Africa: good to know

Pretoria

Capital

South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency

South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+27

Calling code

C, D, M, N

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else North Macedonia goes visa-free

→ AlbaniaVisa-free · 90 days → → AndorraVisa-free · 90 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → ArgentinaVisa-free · 90 days → → AustriaVisa-free · 90 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BelarusVisa-free · 30 days → → BelgiumVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for South Africa

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for South Africa?
North Macedonia citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — North Macedonia or South Africa?
The North Macedonia passport is stronger: 80 visa-free countries versus 61. Global rank: North Macedonia #82, South Africa #97.
Where can North Macedonia and South Africa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Africa?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between North Macedonia and South Africa?
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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