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Questions about travel to and within the Republic of North Macedonia in Southeast Europe.

North Macedonia, officially the Republic of North Macedonia, and sometimes referred to as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, or Macedonia (prior to 2019), is a small, land-locked country in . It shares borders with to the northwest, to the north, to the east, to the south, and to the west. The capital, Skopje, is the largest city.

North Macedonia occupies the territory of the ancient kingdoms of Paeonia, Macedon, and Dardanian. It was also part of the country of Yugoslavia during much of the 20th century. Today, North Macedonia is home to a small but growing tourism industry. In addition to Skopje, the town of Ohrid is a popular destination and a UNESCO world heritage site. Both Skopje () and Ohrid () are home to international airports. Furthermore, Macedonia is well connected with its neighbors by bus.

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As a visitor to North Macedonia, how can I ensure compliance with the address registration requirement to avoid a 500-1000 euro fine?

I am traveling to North Macedonia soon and will be staying there for 3–4 weeks. The country has an address registration requirement (as per Articles 190 and 218 of the law on foreigners): If a tourist stays at someone’s place for money, the host…
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Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?

This question is a spinoff of the question about wild camping in Europe since none of the answers cover the area where I am now with my tent and sleeping bag (-: Do any of the following countries in the Balkans allow free camping in the countryside,…
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Can Serbian dinars be exchanged in the Republic of Macedonia?

I just crossed the border from Serbia to the Republic of Macedonia and was surprised that the currency exchange booth on the Macedonian side accepted Euros but not Serbian dinar. Generally I've found even in places that are not very friendly at…
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Do the Macedonian police issue visitors a registration card?

In Serbia and Macedonia, you have to register with the police if staying in those countries overnight. I know that in Serbia, you're issued a white registration card that needs to be shown when exiting. I've heard, however, that Macedonia doesn't…
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Visa requirements for Macedonia for Schengen-zone Permanent Residents?

I'm an Indian studying in Germany. I have a residence permit for Germany with which I can travel in the schengen area. Macedonia is not in the schengen area. However people with schengen visa can enter Macedonia for 15 days without visa. Is my…
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Can I withdraw Euros from ATMs in the Republic of Macedonia?

In some countries in Europe which do not use the Euro the ATMs still offer a choice of the local currency or Euro. Since I'm seeking to minimize ATM fees for withdrawing small amounts when moving frequently between countries knowing whether…
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What bus and train routes exist between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia?

I'm planning to go from Ionian coast of Greece (specifically, Preveza) towards north and east, and cross over into the Republic of Macedonia (visiting at least Skopje and Ohrid). What would be the easiest way to do that (on public transport)? Are…
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Refugees situation in Macedonia

I am travelling to Macedonia for a roadtrip in May. I am flying to Skopje and planning to travel by the west side down to Ohrid and then return back to Skopje through the middle part of the country. I heard about refugees crisis in Macedonia. Is…
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Overnight land-based travel from Istanbul (Turkey) to Skopje (Macedonia)?

I am looking to travel between Istanbul and Skopje overland during August (2015) and wondered what the best way to do this would be? My initial plan was to take an overnight bus as I've found evidence of an overnight bus…
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What are the consequences of entering North Macedonia without an entry stamp?

I am walking on an EU passport through Kosovo, North Macedonia (via Tetovo and Skopje), and Bulgaria. I seem to have messed up in my planning: there is no border crossing remotely close to where I want to cross the border in the Lumbardhi nature…
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Is it possible to pay for the bus at Skopje airport with euros or a credit card?

Some friends and I are visiting Skopje next week. We want to take the bus from the airport to the city centre. I've read many times that you can pay nearly everywhere in Macedonia with euros. Is this also true for bus rides in general, but…
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Where can we rent or buy a tent for Balkan road trip?

I am planning a road trip through Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo this summer. We will fly into Skopje and get a rental car there. Besides other accommodation, we also want to camp for a couple of days. Since our flights are hand luggage…
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What are the weather conditions in Macedonia in May?

We are going to hike in Macedonia in the middle of May. Our plans include hikes in Šipkovica (Tetovo), Mavrovo, Lake Matka, Galichica, Pelister. We are amateurs and we will go for easy-moderate hikes. For what kind of weather should we prepare? How…
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Entry in Macedonia for Schengen Visa Holders

I am an Indian student in Germany. As far as I know, students hold a Schengen Visa Type D. I have my visa extended until 2018. I have a friend from Macedonia I would like to visit soon. I checked up on the website of Macedonia and found this: Entry…
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How does the 90/180 day rule work in North Macedonia?

As EU citizen I can enter North Macedonia and stay for 90 days in 180 days. What I am not sure about is whether the 90-day period would reset after 6 months (e.g. entering on 28th of January and resetting on the 28th of July), or one should be aware…
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