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North Macedonia travel restrictions & quarantine rules

North Macedonia

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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to North Macedonia. North Macedonia is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to North Macedonia. North Macedonia is part of Europe with main city at Skopje. Its Developed country with a population of 2M people. The main currency is North Macedonian denar. The languages spoken are Hebrew.
👍 Developed 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 2M people
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🚨 Travel Advice for North Macedonia

Major restrictions

for travel
International travel to North Macedonia is permitted for vaccinated travelers. Exceptions are in place for non-vaccinated citizens. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Open with conditions

If another country has been visited or transited that is considered high-risk, within the previous 14 days, travelers will not be permitted to enter North Macedonia. There are exemptions for nationals and residents of North Macedonia.
Further information on the travel requirements for these countries can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto

Other restrictions

Travelers are only allowed to use private transportation to reach their final destination in North Macedonia. Additionally, travelers must call the COVID-19 helpline for the region they are visiting after arrival to inform the local authorities of the visit.
More information and regional helplines can be found at http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5371&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, are exempt from isolation, using private transport on arrival, and local authority notification requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days and not more than 6 months before travel.
The list of approved vaccines and certificates can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=Hebrewo&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=4

Digital COVID Certificate

Travelers may provide their COVID-19 certificate or passport as proof of vaccination, negative test result, or previous recovery on entry. Accepted certificates include EU Digital Certificates and certificates issued by the health authorities in their home country.
Further details can be found at https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=4

Quarantine required

Travelers are required to self-isolate for 5 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation. A molecular or antigenic swab test will be administered at the end of this period.

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on arrival. Alternatively, proof of a negative antigen test can be presented, taken within the previous 24 hours.

Additional documents required

A completed digital passenger locator form must be completed before boarding. - Passenger Locator Form
For more details Ministry of Health, North Macedonia

Government measures

Restrictions are gradually lifting, although regions have been organized into color-coded tiers in order to categorize restrictions. Most regions of North Macedonia are classified as 'yellow zones'. A Basic Green Pass or Super Green pass (EU Digital Certificate) is required to access most facilities and establishments or to attend certain events. Proof of vaccination, negative testing, and previous recovery qualify as a Basic Green pass, while only proof of vaccination or recovery will qualify as a Super Green pass. A full breakdown of the current reopening phases across the state can be found at https://www.italia.it/en/covid19

Use of masks

Face masks are required at all times. FFP2 masks must be used on public transport.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating for Basic Green pass holders. This does not apply to taxis and car hires with up to 9 passengers.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open for customers with a Super Green pass.

Bars

Bars are open for customers with a Super Green pass.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs have been closed to limit the rate of transmission.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing.

On return

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully

Quarantine required

Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested

Testing on arrival

A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.

Travel restriction details for North Macedonia

🚫 Destination Quarantine required
🛬 Return Quarantine required
🏖️ Some Visitors
🍽️ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
🛍️ Open shopping
🚌 Operational with restrictions transport
📅 events Partially Allowed

🔒 Lockdown Details for North Macedonia

Many of the restrictive coronavirus measures have now been eased. The following restrictions remain:
The mandatory use of masks in all outdoor spaces where social distancing is not possible, and whilst indoors. Children, under the age of 6, do not need to wear a mask. You should pay close attention to signage when travelling and carry a mask with you at all times
Social distancing of one metre must be observed and gatherings should be avoided
Cinemas, theatres and concert venues are open with limited capacity and pre-assigned seating
Museums and exhibits should be pre-booked at least one day in advance
Limited attendance to outdoor competitive group sports
A “green certificate” is required to attend weddings and religious ceremonies and, from 6 August, a green certificate will be required to access many public spaces including, but not limited to, indoor seating in bars and restaurants, museums, exhibitions, well-being centres, swimming pools, fairs and large events. From 1 September, a green certificate will be required to access transport including flights, Inter City and high-speed trains, boats, ferries and coaches linking more than two regions. An NHS vaccination certificate will be accepted to access transport, leisure and hospitality facilities.
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🛡️ Travel safety for North Macedonia

Exercise a high degree of caution

Until 31 March 2022, an EU digital COVID-19 certificate (‘Super’ Green Pass) will be required to access most venues and businesses (except supermarkets and pharmacies) and all forms of public transport (except taxis). Face masks are required in all outdoor and indoor public areas, with FFP2 masks required in cinemas, theatres, museums, stadia and on all public transport. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in North Macedonia due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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