Romania→North Macedonia
Romania to North Macedonia
Do I need a visa for North Macedonia?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation for short tourist visits to North Macedonia; you may enter for up to 90 days. This visa-free short stay does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter on a valid Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route. The travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry and must be valid on the day you travel.
Are vaccinations required for North Macedonia?
No vaccinations are required for entry into North Macedonia at this time. Consult national public-health recommendations before travel for any personal medical advice.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days; multiple short stays are allowed provided the total does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period measured from first entry. Arrival registration is required and is completed at the border; hotels normally register guests at reception while those staying with private hosts must register with the local police. The official guidance states no proof of funds is required for this route.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need no additional documents beyond the accepted travel documents (passport or national identity card); no parental-consent letters or extra paperwork are required.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry. Arrange a travel/medical insurance policy before you travel that covers medical assistance and repatriation; carry proof of cover with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel on my Romanian ID card or driving licence?
You can use a Romanian national identity card to enter North Macedonia; a passport is also accepted. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
How long must my passport or ID be valid?
The passport or identity card must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. Make sure the document is valid on the day you travel.
Will I need to show bank statements or cash at the border?
You will not routinely be asked to show proof of funds. Official guidance states no proof of funds is required on this route.
Do I have to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry. Buy travel/medical insurance before travelling that covers medical assistance and repatriation.
Is there an arrival form or registration I must complete?
Arrival registration is completed at the border. If you stay with private hosts you must register with the local police; hotels normally register guests at reception.
What happens if I don’t register after arriving?
If you fail to register, authorities may detain and expel you, impose a fine around 300 euros and ban re-entry for a period. Registration is therefore important to avoid penalties.
Can I work or study while I’m there on this visit?
You may not undertake paid work or study on this short-stay entry permission. The visa-free short stay does not permit work or study.
Will my national health card cover me, or do I still need insurance?
For free medical assistance in North Macedonia you need travel/medical insurance taken out with an authorised company before travel; arrange this before you go.
Can I contact the Macedonian embassy in Romania for help?
The Macedonian embassy/consulate in Romania provides consular assistance and can be contacted for help; it is not an application route because no visa or travel authorisation is required for this short visit.
What will immigration officers check at the border?
Border officers normally check your passport or national identity card, the validity date, and proof of having travel insurance. Carry your insurance documents with you.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or unacceptable you risk being refused boarding or entry. Always travel with an intact passport or an accepted national identity card.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required for short tourist entry; you travel with your passport or national identity card and, if asked, your travel insurance documents. The Macedonian diplomatic and consular mission in Romania may be contacted for consular assistance if needed.
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.
- 2Complete the arrival registration
At the border
- 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 know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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