North Macedonia Travel Risk Overview
Is North Macedonia safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
North Macedonia scores 28/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates North Macedonia Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 10 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
North Macedonia has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 28 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 34 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for North Macedonia, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized North Macedonia assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
North Macedonia currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite score of 28 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 1. Additionally, there is a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC, alongside recent discussions regarding a direct airline between Montenegro and North Macedonia.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:13 UTC
How safe is North Macedonia to visit in 2026?
North Macedonia currently sits at 28/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in North Macedonia with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for North Macedonia, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Čučer-Sandevo, Plasnica, Skopje), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (34/100) and natural hazards (29/100).
North Macedonia's score of 28 is higher than the scores of 21% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 34 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | 23/100 |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin North Macedonia. North Macedonia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for North Macedonia to l…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for North Macedonia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in North Macedonia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Macedonian Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter North Macedonia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 90 days after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When returni
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Aug 13, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in North Macedonia
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Aračinovo risk score moved from 24 to 31 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Belčišta risk score moved from 24 to 32 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Berovo risk score moved from 24 to 31 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in North Macedonia
Showing 34 destination files with city-specific safety data in North Macedonia, ranked by demand and population.
Čučer-Sandevo
Tier BČučer-Sandevo
Plasnica
Tier BPlasnica
Skopje
Tier BSkopje
Gostivar
Tier BGostivar
Karbinci
Tier BKarbinci
Belčišta
Tier BDebarca
Bitola
Tier BBitola
Kumanovo
Tier BKumanovo
Debar
Tier BDebar
Sopište
Tier BSopište
Kičevo
Tier BKičevo
Ohrid
Tier BOhrid
Lipkovo
Tier BLipkovo
Dračevo
Tier BSkopje
Brvenica
Tier BBrvenica
Bogovinje
Tier BBogovinje
Makedonska Kamenica
Tier BMakedonska Kamenica
Aračinovo
Tier BAračinovo
Jegunovce
Tier BJegunovce
Makedonski Brod
Tier BMakedonski Brod
Mogila
Tier BMogila
Tetovo
Tier BTetovo
Ilinden
Tier BIlinden
Dolneni
Tier BDolneni
Obleševo
Tier BČešinovo-Obleševo
Kruševo
Tier BKruševo
Krivogaštani
Tier BKrivogaštani
Lozovo
Tier BLozovo
Gradsko
Tier BGradsko
Bosilovo
Tier BBosilovo
Vinica
Tier BVinica
Konče
Tier BKonče
Star Dojran
Tier BDojran
Demir Hisar
Tier BDemir Hisar
All towns in North Macedonia (37 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in North Macedonia
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
North Macedonia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual relationships are legal, but people in North Macedonia are not particularly open about them. LGBT+ bars and restaurants are not common. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Aug 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in North Macedonia have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Using cameras in secure areas
It is illegal to take photographs of any military installation or site of government or strategic importance.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual relationships are legal, but people in North Macedonia are not particularly open about them. LGBT+ bars and restaurants are not common. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Money
British banks do not exchange Macedonian denars, so exchange any unwanted denars before you leave. You should only change money through banks or official exchanges and not through street dealers. You will not be able to exchange Scottish or Northern Irish banknotes.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Aug 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in North Macedonia set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Macedonian Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter North Macedonia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 90 days after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 13 Aug 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched North Macedonia as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for North Macedonia. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit North Macedonia
The most weather-stable two-month window for North Macedonia is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 52 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 61 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 192 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 194 |
| Fire | 193 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is North Macedonia safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. North Macedonia has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 28/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for North Macedonia?
The current US State Department advisory level for North Macedonia is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit North Macedonia in October 2026?
For October 2026, the baseline composite for North Macedonia is 28/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for North Macedonia?
City-specific files for North Macedonia are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for North Macedonia were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit North Macedonia?
May–June is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for North Macedonia is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 52 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in North Macedonia?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.