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title: North Macedonia visa for citizens of Japan
description: Citizens of Japan can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# North Macedonia visa for citizens of Japan

Citizens of Japan can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
2. **Travel to North Macedonia** — No visa required for stays up to 90 days
3. **Present passport at border** — Receive entry stamp allowing up to 90 days stay

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Not required but may be asked at border
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be asked at border

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is 90 days within any 180-day period
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond stay

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Previous overstay in Schengen or North Macedonia** — Respect visa-free limits

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Japan need a visa for North Macedonia?

Citizens of Japan can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Japan stay in North Macedonia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Japan need for North Macedonia?

Passport; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for North Macedonia?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [North Macedonia visa for every passport](/visa/north-macedonia)
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