Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · ItalyGuides · ItalyPassport Atlas
North Macedonia passport to Italy
Yes — North Macedonia passport holders can visit Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Italy lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — North Macedonia is one of them.
- North Macedonia passports get “Visa free” at 80 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Italy passports also enter North Macedonia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Italy
Open to North Macedonia passports near Italy
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
North MacedoniaItaly- Typical duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- SKP
- To
- FCO · BGY · TSF
Airlines Wizz Air, Alitalia
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
North Macedonia
Country profile
Capital
Skopje
Population
1.8 million
Area
25,333 km²
Currency
Macedonian denar MKD
Languages
Macedonian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
150,902 · 2024
Migrant share
8.3%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Macedonian58.4%
- Albanian24.3%
- no ethnic affiliation data available7.2%
- Turkish3.9%
- Romani2.5%
- other2.3%
- Other1.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Italy
Country profile
Capital
Rome
Population
58.9 million
Area
301,230 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Italian
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
6.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
11%
Ethnic groups
Italian
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type L
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 118
Dialing code
+39
Airports
FCO · MXP · VCE · BLQ
Highlights
- Colosseum
- Grand Canal
- Duomo
- Pompeii
- Cinque Terre
North Macedonia · Visa free
FAQ
Does a North Macedonia passport need a visa for Italy?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Italy typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Italy mission.
What about a Italy passport entering North Macedonia?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Italy as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.