Practical info for North Macedonia
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy SkopjeEmbassy
- Address
- Todor Aleksandrov No.165, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/north-macedonia/british-embassy-skopje
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Denar (MKD).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for MKD.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+02:00).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in North Macedonia. Unless you’re driving a rental car or have a residence permit, you’ll also need to have the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP). You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: A1 (Airalo); T-Mobile/Mobimak (Sirocco); Telekom.mk (Sirocco); vip (Sirocco); VIP Mobile (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for North Macedonia
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in North Macedonia?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 192 ; Medical emergencies: 194 ; Fire brigade: 193
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in North Macedonia?
British Embassy Skopje, Todor Aleksandrov No.165, Skopje, 1000, North Macedonia. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for North Macedonia?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for North Macedonia?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in North Macedonia?
Currency: Denar (MKD). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for MKD.
What is the time difference in North Macedonia?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+02:00). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in North Macedonia?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in North Macedonia. Unless you’re driving a rental car or have a residence permit, you’ll also need to have the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP). You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in North Macedonia?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: A1 (Airalo); T-Mobile/Mobimak (Sirocco); Telekom.mk (Sirocco); vip (Sirocco); VIP Mobile (Sirocco).