North Macedonia visa for Bulgarian citizens

Bulgarian citizens enjoy visa-free travel to North Macedonia, allowing for seamless entry and stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This convenient status applies specifically to tourist visits, meaning no specific visa application or associated fees are required for short-term trips. Given the immediate proximity and their deeply intertwined histories within the Balkan peninsula, many travelers choose to drive or take a bus across the border at crossings like Deve Bair, often finding the journey more akin to a regional excursion than a distant international trip. This ease of access makes exploring North Macedonia's rich cultural heritage, from Ohrid to Skopje, incredibly straightforward for those starting from Bulgaria.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitAirport Transit Visa (A visa)
TouristShort-Stay Visa (C visa) – Tourism
90dvalid 6mo
BusinessShort-Stay Visa (C visa) – Business
90dvalid 6mo
FamilyShort-Stay Visa (C visa) – Family
90dvalid 6mo
OtherLong-Stay Visa (D visa) – General
180d$76valid 1y
OtherEntry Visa
BusinessBusiness Visa
WorkEmployment Visa
WorkWork Permit
OtherResidence Permit
multiple-entry
OtherLong-Stay Visa ('D' visa) Application Fee
$70
OtherLong-Stay Visa ('D' visa) Application Fee (Children 6-12)
$35
OtherVisa-free entry with multiple-entry Schengen C visa or EU/Schengen residence permit
15d$0valid 15d
OtherVisa-free entry with valid Canada, UK or US visa (temporary decision)
15d$0valid 15d
OtherVisa-free entry for EU/Schengen nationals
$0
OtherVisa-free entry for UN travel document holders
$0
OtherVisa-free entry for third-country nationals with temporary residence in EU/Schengen
15d
OtherVisa-free entry for third-country nationals with permanent residence in EU/Schengen
15d
OtherVisa-free entry for third-country nationals with multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C)
15d

ID card valid

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