Suggested length of stay
We recommend at least 5-7 days in North Macedonia to explore all this amazing country has to offer.
Modes of transport
Road
Driving safely in Macedonia requires excellent defensive driving skills.
Air
There are no direct domestic flights in North Macedonia
Rail
The principal line, and the route most visitors will travel, is the north/south rail link between Belgrade in Serbia and Thessaloniki in Greece, stopping off in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
Ferry
Ferry services are limited to Lake Ohrid.
Food
Eating is a national pastime in Macedonia. Locals gather around kitchen tables and in cosy ‘kafeanas’ (taverns) to feast on fragrant stews, pastries and salads, often washed down with a glass of wine from the Tikves Valley. It draws heavily on Balkan and Mediterranean influences and is packed full of garlic and herb flavours.
Drinking water
Tap water is generally safe to drink in North Macedonia
Visas
On an Australian passport, You can stay for up to 90 days in a 6-month period without a visa.
Money
The official currency is the Denar (MKD). You can’t change it outside North Macedonia. The economy is mainly cash-based. Major hotels and large shops accept credit cards.
Inoculations & health precautions
Besides ticks in forested areas, North Macedonia has no health precautions.
Embassy Contacts for North Macedonia
Australian Consulate, Skopje
Prashka 23
Skopje 1000
Phone: (+389 2) 3061 114
Fax: (+389 2) 3061 834
Electricity
The power plug sockets in North Macedonia are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Getting there
Emirates via, Rome, Vienna or Belgrade, with direct connections from those cities.
Time Zone
Time zone for North Macedonia. Central European Summer Time UTC+2
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