ETIAS FOR CITIZENS OF NORTH MACEDONIA
EUROPEAN TRAVEL INFORMATION AND AUTHORISATION SYSTEM FOR MACEDONIANS
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Macedonians with valid passports can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism, business, or pleasure.
Citizens of North Macedonia can travel Schengen member countries in Europe without a visa by presenting a valid passport at EU border control upon arrival. Visa-free travellers from non-EU countries will be able to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation Service (ETIAS) beginning in November 2023.
North Macedonians, as well as visitors from other visa-exempt countries, will be required to obtain the ETIAS visa waiver. The EU is putting ETIAS in place to improve border administration and security, which will benefit both inhabitants and visitors, especially those from North Macedonia.
Despite being in Europe, North Macedonia is not a Schengen country. ETIAS will be required to enter the Schengen zone with a North Macedonian passport.
TRAVELLING TO SCHENGEN MEMBER NATIONS FROM NORTH MACEDONIA WITH ETIAS
North Macedonians can use ETIAS to travel to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. It is a short-term visa for tourist, business, and transit.
As long as the passport used to apply is valid, the ETIAS travel authorization will be valid for three years. If the passport used to apply for the ETIAS expires before the travel authorization, a new ETIAS application with the new passport details must be completed. Fortunately, the application process is short and clear.
North Macedonians’ ETIAS travel authorization is electronically linked to the passport used to apply and cannot be transferred to another document.
Macedonians with dual citizenship should keep this in mind when applying for ETIAS. North Macedonians must travel on the same passport used for the ETIAS application and present it at border control upon arrival.
NORTH MACEDONIANS NATIONALS CAN TRAVEL TO THESE COUNTIES AND TERRITORIES WITH ETIAS:
ETIAS authorises North Macedonia nationals to travel to all 26 Schengen member states from November 2023:
Non-EU Member States:
Micro-States de facto part of Schengen Area:
APPLYING FOR AN ETIAS FROM NORTH MACEDONIA
The application process for ETIAS for Macedonians is simple and quick. To apply for an ETIAS, applicants do not need to visit an embassy or consulate; the entire process is electronic.
The online ETIAS visa waiver request form for North Macedonians can be completed using a smartphone, laptop, or other internet-connected device.
North Macedonian applicants must fill out the ETIAS form with the following details:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Passport number
- Passport country
- Passport issuance and expiration date
North Macedonians must ensure that all of the information listed above is supplied exactly as it appears on the biographical page of their passport in the ETIAS application form. Furthermore, ETIAS candidates from North Macedonia will be expected to provide the following information:
- First Schengen country traveller intends to visit on the ETIAS
- Estimated travel dates
HEALTH AND SECURITY QUESTIONS ON THE ETIAS APPLICATION FORM
Finally, citizens of North Macedonia will be required to answer some basic security questions. All questions must be answered completely and truthfully.
The ETIAS will check all information entered into the visa waiver system against numerous security databases, including Interpol and Europol. Following automatic screening, the majority of applications from North Macedonia will be granted. If an ETIAS application raises a red flag during its automated review, ETIAS personnel will manually modify the citizen’s data.
Once a decision is reached, the tourist is advised of the visa waiver’s approval or, in exceptional situations, refusal. If an ETIAS is denied, the North Macedonian citizen will receive an email outlining the reasons for the denial, as well as advice on how to appeal the decision, if they so desire.
ETIAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Macedonians must meet certain standards in order to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization for the Schengen Area. Applicants must have:
- North Macedonia passport
- Email address
- Valid credit or debit card
The passport must be valid for the duration of the visit to the Schengen Area. When applying for ETIAS, you must provide your passport information.
Once accepted, the ETIAS visa waiver for Macedonians will be emailed to the applicant.
The ETIAS processing fee must be paid online using a credit or debit card. The ETIAS request will be immediately completed after payment is received.