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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for North Macedonia 🇲🇰?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Russia

If you live in Russia, visas for North Macedonia are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• Embassy of North Macedonia, Moscow

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

North Macedonia at a glance

Capital: Skopje · Currency: denar (MKD, den) · Official languages: Macedonian · Calling code: +389

U.S. State Department travel advisory for North Macedonia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 14 January 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in North Macedonia. Mains voltage differs (North Macedonia: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering North Macedonia →

Your embassy in North Macedonia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in North Macedonia, contact the embassy of Russia:

• Embassy of Russia in North Macedonia · ул. Пиринска, бр. 44 · macedonia.mid.ru

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near North Macedonia for Russian passport holders

• 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇪 Montenegro — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇷🇸 Serbia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa

The other way round

🇲🇰 Macedonian passport holders visiting Russia: Macedonian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Russian passport at a glance

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