Mother Theresa, the Nobel Peace Prize Winner and the living saint, was born in Skopje which is the capital of North Macedonia. The former Yugoslav Republic has been through a lot before it became North Macedonia, so you would expect it to have a rich history and buildings with interesting architecture, churches, and monasteries.

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Cultural attractions are not the only one that gets attention but also their Natural attractions like the Matka Canyon, National Parks of Mabrovo or Galichitsa or Mountains. It's truly one of the treasures of the Balkans.

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For Philippine Passport Holders, you need to have a visa to enter North Macedonia. If you have a valid Schengen, UK, Canada or US Visa you are exempted to get a North Macedonia Tourist Visa as you can enter for up to 15 days straight. However, if don't have those visas mentioned then you can get a North Macedonia visa in their Embassy in Beijing.

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Here are the steps for getting a North Macedonia Tourist Visa:

Quick Facts About The North Macedonia Tourist Visa

Validity: 90 days on a 180-day period

Number of Entries: One, Two, or Multiple

How and Where to Apply: Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in Beijing
Address: Sun Li Tun Diplomatic Compound 3-2-21, Postcode 100600, Beijing - PR China
Contact Number: + 86 10 6532 7846
Email Address: beijing@mfa.gov.mk

Exceptions:

Schengen, British, Canadian, or US visa holders with a visa valid for at least 5 days can stay in North Macedonia for up to 15 days and must not go beyond 3 months in a 6-month period
EU Citizens of EU Member countries
Citizens of 3rd countries with a permanent or temporary stay in an EU Member country can stay for up to 15 days for 90 days in a 180-day period

North Macedonia Tourist Visa Requirements

1. Visa Application Form - filled it up clearly and neatly

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2. Two Passport-sized photos – 3.5 x 4.5 cm with white background

3, Original Passport and one copy - Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the application date and a copy of the bio-page

4. International Travel Insurance - Travel Health insurance for the validity of your visa and must be an original copy. I highly recommend Safetywing.

5. Invitation Letter - from an entity or person in North Macedonia, Original copy with notarization and in the Macedonian Language (you can ask this from your travel agent or hotel)

6. Reservation of Return Ticket – it is not required to pay or buy the ticket until a visa is granted.

7. Proof of Hotel Booking

8. Bank Statement - You need to pass an original bank statement of your personal funds; it should be USD 60 per day.

9. Visa Fee - EURO 60 - this is paid via bank transfer only

Step-by-Step Guide on getting a North Macedonia Tourist Visa

Getting a visa for North Macedonia is relatively easy and can be done in 5 easy steps.

STEP 1: Fill your application form and ready all your requirements.

STEP 2: Pay the visa of EURO 60 to the following bank account:
Receiver’s name: Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia
Receiver’s Bank Account Number: 778350110375
Bank Name: Bank of China Head Office
Bank Address: 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Beijing 100818, PR China
Swift Code: BKCH CN BJ XXX

The bank fees should be shouldered by you.

STEP 3: Bring all your documents including the bank confirmation at the Embassy on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. If you can’t go there, send it by DHL or FEDEX to the following address:

Embassy of Republic of North Macedonia in BeijingSanlitn Diplomatic Residence Compound 1-32Gongtibeilu 1#Chaoyang DistrictBeijing 100600China

STEP 4: Wait for the e-mail that your visa is approved or rejected. You need to collect your passport and other documents from the Embassy. If you can’t you need to arrange to mail it back to you via DHL or FEDEX.

FAQs in Applying for North Macedonia Tourist Visa

1. How much is the visa fee?

The visa fee is EURO 60.

2. Where do I pay?

You will wire the payment to the North Macedonian Embassy’s Account in China:
Receiver’s name: Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia
Receiver’s Bank Account Number: 778350110375
Bank Name: Bank of China Head Office
Bank Address: 1 Fuxingmen Nei Dajie, Beijing 100818, PR China
Swift Code: BKCH CN BJ XXX

3. Where shall I claim my approved visa?

You can claim your approved visa at the North Macedonian Embassy in Beijing or you can have it sent back to you via DHL or FEDEX (you just need to arrange it.)

4. Is an interview required?

No, no interview is required for your tourist visa application.

5. Someone is asking for additional fees or telling me other procedures, where can I ask or complain? Please report to Counsellor Andreevska (vesna.andreevska@mfa.gov.mk) or the North Macedonia Embassy in Beijing (beijing@mfa.gov.mk.)

FAQS about North Macedonia

1. What is the language in North Macedonia?

Macedonian and Albanian are the official languages in North Macedonia. Most young people can speak English, however, it is not widely spoken in the country; so you need to learn the basics or have a translator app.

2. What is the currency in North Macedonia?

Macedonian Denar is used in North Macedonia; 1 MKD is 0.90 Philippine Peso.

3. When to visit North Macedonia?

May to September are great months to visit North Macedonia as the temperature is not too hot nor too cold.

4. Is North Macedonia safe?

The former Yugoslav Republic is perfectly safe for tourists; solo female travelers can roam in the city at night too. However, please practice precaution whenever you travel and don’t leave without insurance.

5. How to get to North Macedonia?

From the Philippines, you can go to North Macedonia via Turkey or Doha, Qatar if you don’t want to pass by Europe.

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You would not regret to come here to North Macedonia, it's other-worldly. I really thought there's not much especially in their capital but their Old Bazaar and City center was really something amazing. The people I've met were quite friendly too. This place should be on your list, and with your Philippine Passport and the right documents, without a doubt, you could get a North Macedonia Tourist Visa.