Macedonian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting North Macedonia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter North Macedonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | North Macedonia e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | North Macedonia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
North Macedonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in North Macedonia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from North Macedonia.
If you are looking for North Macedonia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of North Macedonia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of North Macedonia in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Permanent Mission of North Macedonia in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
North Macedonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest North Macedonia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to North Macedonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,450 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,374 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 7,907 | 7.23% |
| 2011 | 7,374 | -6.74% |
| 2012 | 7,526 | 2.06% |
| 2013 | 7,679 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 7,298 | -4.96% |
| 2015 | 7,603 | 4.18% |
| 2016 | 6,231 | -18.05% |
| 2017 | 8,008 | 28.52% |
| 2018 | 9,030 | 12.76% |
| 2019 | 9,445 | 4.60% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
North Macedonia & France comparison
North Macedonia's area is approximately 25,220 km2 (9,737 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 21.71 times bigger than North Macedonia.
As of October 2025, North Macedonia's population is ~2.1 million people - 63,908,145 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted North Macedonia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| North Macedonia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,083,374 | 65,991,519 | 63.9 million fewer people live in North Macedonia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 55 | 267 | North Macedonia has 212 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 82 | 143 | North Macedonia passport holders visit 61 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 41 | 479 | Macedonian hosts 438 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to North Macedonia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting North Macedonia in 2019 was approximately 9,445.
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