Ukraine Entry Guide for North Macedonia Citizens 2026

Entry Rules for North Macedonia Citizens

Citizens of North Macedonia can enter Ukraine visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, private visits, business meetings, and other short stays that do not require a work or residence permit.

You must cross the border with a valid international passport. A North Macedonian ID card is not accepted for entry to Ukraine.

If you plan to stay longer than 90 days, you must arrange a legal basis for a longer stay (for example, a temporary residence permit) before you exceed the visa-free limit.

Required Documents

Border officers may ask you to confirm the purpose of your trip and that you can support yourself financially. Prepare a printed or offline-accessible set of documents:

• International passport (valid on the day of entry; keep it in good condition).
• Travel medical insurance valid for Ukraine (mandatory).
• Proof of purpose of travel: hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation letter from friends/relatives/company, tour voucher, medical appointment documents, or onward tickets for transit.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the full stay (cash, bank statement, card balance, paid accommodation, or a host’s guarantee letter).
• No active entry ban (checked by the State Border Guard Service during control).

Financial means formula used in 2026: FO = ((20 × Pm) ÷ 30) × (Kd + 5), where Pm is the subsistence minimum (2026: 3,209 UAH) and Kd is the number of days in Ukraine. Example: for 30 days, the minimum is 24,344 UAH.

Travel Insurance

Medical insurance is mandatory for foreigners entering Ukraine, including North Macedonia citizens. Choose a policy that clearly covers:

• Outpatient and inpatient treatment
• Emergency care and hospitalization
• Repatriation/medical evacuation
• COVID-19-related medical expenses
• War-related risks (where available in the policy terms)

Buy insurance before departure and keep the policy number and insurer contacts on your phone. Many travelers arrange coverage online via insurance-ukraine.com.

Safety

Ukraine remains under martial law in many areas, so daily conditions can change. Practical steps that help travelers:

• Check the curfew rules for the specific city/region you will visit and plan transport accordingly.
• Install the “Air Alarm” app for real-time air-raid alerts and follow local instructions during alarms.
• Carry emergency numbers: 112 (general), 101 (fire), 102 (police), 103 (ambulance), 104 (gas emergency).
• Keep your embassy/consular contact details saved offline.

In major cities (including Kyiv), daily life continues, but travelers should stay alert, avoid restricted areas, and follow official instructions during alerts.

Customs

Ukraine uses a green and red customs corridor system.

Green corridor (generally no written declaration):

• Personal belongings
• Goods up to EUR 500 and up to 50 kg
• Food for personal use (not for sale) up to EUR 200
• Cash up to EUR 10,000 (or equivalent). If more: declare and be ready to show bank withdrawal proof.
• Medicines (non-narcotic/psychotropic): typically up to 5 packages of each medicine per person

Red corridor (written declaration required): goods requiring permits, cultural values, securities/payment documents, controlled medicines (narcotic/psychotropic/precursors), and goods exceeding EUR 500 or 50 kg. Keep receipts where possible to confirm value.

Prohibited to import: narcotics/psychotropics, explosives/poisons, certain foods without required certification, materials promoting violence/racism/war or pornography, unidentified animals, wanted cultural property, and weapons (including cold/firearms/gas) without the required permits.

Export rules (key points): goods under EUR 10,000 can usually be exported without a written declaration; over EUR 10,000 must be declared. Some categories are restricted or prohibited (including weapons/ammunition, narcotics/psychotropics, hazardous substances, and cultural/historical values without permission). Certain food items are strictly restricted for cross-border transport (for example, lard/sausages, dairy, fresh meat; fish limits may apply).

Driving

Ukraine has right-hand traffic. If you drive, carry your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance documents at all times. Seat belts are mandatory for the driver and front passenger.

Mandatory car insurance: Ukraine requires civil liability (MTPL) coverage for drivers. Arrange valid coverage before driving.

Foreign-plate vehicles: foreign citizens may use a car with foreign plates in Ukraine for up to 1 year for personal use. If you plan to stay more than 2 months, contact an MIA service center for temporary registration requirements. After 1 year, the vehicle must leave Ukraine.

Speed limits (typical):

• Residential/pedestrian zones: 20 km/h
• In settlements (cities): 50 km/h
• Outside settlements: 90 km/h
• Divided roads outside cities: 110 km/h
• Motorways: 130 km/h

Children in cars: children under 12 must use seat belts and an appropriate child restraint system; children cannot ride in the front seat without a child seat. Children over 12 must wear seat belts.

Checkpoints: slow down, prepare documents, follow instructions, and avoid filming or photographing military infrastructure. Turn off and remove dashcams/phones from visible recording positions if requested. Do not exit the vehicle unless asked.