🇲🇰 North Macedonia visa requirements for Bulgarian citizens

Entry rules for Bulgaria passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Bulgaria can travel to North Macedonia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in North Macedonia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official North Macedonia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Bulgarian passport ranks #39 worldwide, opening 158 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 35 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). North Macedonia is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Macedonian citizens traveling to Bulgaria face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Southeast Europe is fully open to Bulgarian travelers — all 8 destinations in the region can be entered without arranging a visa first.

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