Lithuania→North Macedonia
Lithuania to North Macedonia
Do I need a visa for North Macedonia?
A Lithuanian does not need a visa or travel authorisation for a short tourist visit to North Macedonia; you board with your travel document only. This short-stay permission does not allow paid work or study while you are in the country.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents are an ordinary Lithuanian passport and a Lithuanian national identity card. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for North Macedonia?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter North Macedonia. Lithuanian public-health guidance recommends a diphtheria and tetanus booster for adults as a routine travel precaution.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry permits a stay of up to 90 days; this is counted within a 180-day period. Information on extending a tourist stay or penalties for overstaying is not provided here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card); no parental consent letters or additional notarised paperwork are required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to North Macedonia but it is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Lithuanian ID card instead of my passport?
A Lithuanian may use a national identity card to enter North Macedonia; a driving licence is not accepted for border entry.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You do not need to show proof of funds on arrival — Lithuanian travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash evidence when entering North Macedonia.
Is there an arrival card or online entry form I must fill in?
There is no arrival card or entry registration to complete on arrival; you do not fill in a paper or online entry form when entering North Macedonia for this tourist trip.
Do I need to be vaccinated to enter?
Vaccination against COVID-19 is not listed as mandatory for travellers to North Macedonia; other required vaccinations are also not mandatory. However a booster for diphtheria and tetanus is recommended for adults by Lithuanian public-health guidance.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to North Macedonia but it is not a condition of entry; you will be allowed to board and enter without showing insurance.
How long must my passport be valid for?
You must hold a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. That validity requirement applies to your travel document when you arrive in North Macedonia.
Can I travel with a temporary passport?
A temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route; you must travel on an ordinary Lithuanian passport or your national identity card.
What documents do children need?
Children under 18 need no extra paperwork beyond the accepted travel documents — a passport or national identity card is sufficient and no parental consent or notarised letters are required.
Can I work or study during my tourist stay?
This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study. The short-stay permission granted for tourism does not allow you to work or undertake studies while in North Macedonia.
Where do I get consular help if I have a problem in North Macedonia?
If Lithuania has no embassy in the country, consular help is available through the Lithuanian embassy’s representations noted for the region; the embassy contact in Zagreb and a Lithuanian consular contact are listed for consular assistance. These are for help only, not for applying for travel permission.
What will immigration or the airline check at the airport?
Entry is checked at the border using your passport or national identity card; an airline or carrier may check the same documents before boarding so carry the passport or ID you will use to cross the border.
Do I have to register with the authorities when I arrive?
North Macedonia does not require you to register on arrival and there is no arrival card to present; keep your travel document handy in case an officer requests it.
Who do I call for urgent consular assistance?
Lithuanian travellers who need urgent consular assistance outside Lithuania can contact the Lithuanian MFA emergency phone and email provided for citizens; the embassy information also lists a Lithuanian embassy section operating in Skopje for consular matters.
Can I use my driving licence as ID to cross the border?
A driving licence will not be accepted at the border as a travel document; bring your passport or national identity card for entry into North Macedonia.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for this permission — you travel with your passport or national identity card and you receive the short-stay permission at the border. For consular assistance, contact the Lithuanian diplomatic contacts listed for the region (including the Lithuanian embassy section operating in Skopje); these are for consular help, not for applying for entry permission.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- 2Get the required vaccinations
Other
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: North Macedonia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about North Macedonia
Europe
- Capital
- Skopje
- Currency
- Denar (MKD)
- Known for
- Lake Ohrid, Mother Teresa, ancient monasteries
- Food
- Ajvar, Tavče Gravçe, Burek