Customs
Macedonia Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or
- 50 cigars or
- 100 cigarillos or
- 250 grammes of smoking tobacco
- 1 litre distilled alcoholic beverages over 22%
- 2 litres distilled alcoholic beverages under 22%
- 2 litres wine
- 50 ml perfume
- 250 ml toilet water
- Residents and non residents can both import up to EUR 10,000 in foreign currency and up to MKD 120,000 per person. Sums of foreign currency greater than 10,000 Euros being imported will need to be officially declared at the customs department.
- Residents can export up to EUR 2,000 in foreign currency and up to MKD 120,000 in local currency. Sums of foreign currency greater than EUR 2,000 will require a special certificate which will need to be declared at the customs department upon leaving the country. Residents are not allowed to take out effective foreign currencies exceeding EUR 10,000.
- Non-residents can take out from the country up to EUR 10,000 in foreign currencies and up to MKD 120,000 per person. When exiting the country, non residents exporting amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 must present the certificate indicating the total sums of cash which was taken into the country upon entry, issued by the customs authority.
- Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Animals and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Residents can import up to 1kg in animal based products such as white and yellow cheese and delicatessen.
- All plant or plant products being imported into the country will require a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin.
- Products of animal origin with a total weight exceeding 1 kg cannot be brought in Macedonia without a certificate confirming that they have been inspected by the Veterinary and Sanitary Inspectorate.
- Cats, dogs and other animals being imported into Macedonia will require a veterinarian health certificate proving the animal’s lack of infection or contamination
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Weapons, Explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Animals and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- All passengers leaving the country from Alexander the Great airport will need to pay an 11.5 EUR Passenger service fee alongside an additional 6 EUR Security fee. St Paul the Apostle airport requires a 10.2 EUR Passenger fee and the same amount in security has the Alexander airport.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Macedonia
Basic security information for travelers to Macedonia
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Macedonia
- Several water based diseases are present throughout the region including Hepatitis A, Diphtheria and Typhoid and all visitors are urged to take extreme care when consuming any native sources of food or water in rural or isolated areas of the country. Additional vaccinations against measles, tetanus, mumps and Brucellosis are also recommended prior to entering the country.
- Hepatitis B is present throughout the whole region and al travellers visiting the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity throughout the course of their visit.
- Rabies may be present in wild animals throughout the country and all foreign visitors are urged to avoid any contact with wild dogs or bats whose bites may contain the disease. If bitten, all travellers should thoroughly clean the wound and proceed to seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
- The overall standard of available healthcare inside the country is considered decent but limited and currently vulnerable to widespread shortages of medicines and essential equipment. UK travellers are entitles to automatic free treatment for any serious injuries but some of the initial costs would still need to be paid. British citizens requiring this service should keep a copy of their passport and a European Health Insurance Card with them at all times.
- All visitors to this country are also advised to bring along an emergency medical kit containing any required medicines which might prove to be expensive or impossible to obtain in Macedonia.
- Many travellers requiring medical assistance usually go to Neuromedica, a private clinic which offers a wide range of outpatient services, including MRI and CT scans. Neuromedica has two sites in Skopje and one in Komanovo.
- Many of the public hospitals throughout the country are unlikely to have medical facilities equal to what most western travellers are used to. Doctors may demand upfront payment for any services offered and full health and travel insurance is advised. An emergency air evacuation to a nearby country may be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
- Travellers outside of Skopje will need to call 194 for a public ambulance. For assistance inside Skopje, travellers should call the military hospital at 3072-123 or 3066-455.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Macedonia
- Although incidents of direct violence against travellers are relatively rare, organised crime is present throughout the country and incidents involving knives and guns have been reported. All travellers to the region are strongly advised to keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe and secure location throughout the duration of their visit and should avoid any overt displays of wealth which could potentially attract attention.
- General tourist amenities may be hard to find outside of the major cities and all travellers to more rural sections of the country are urged to make sure that they have obtained all pre-required vaccinations and medicines prior to their arrival.
- Demonstrations have been rare in recent times but have a history of turning violent. All visitors to the country are strongly urged to avoid any large demonstrations or protests which could suddenly become dangerous and should keep a close eye on the countries current political situation prior to their arrival.
- All travel to the countries border with Kosovo is not recommended owing to the continued tension between the two territories and the slight risk of unexploded ordinance throughout the region. Any foreigners required to travel close to or through the border should note that the border can often close without notice and should only travel during the day for safety reasons. Except for designated border crossings, all travel to the border with Serbia will require permission from the nearest Macedonian police station has the area is currently a military restricted zone.
- UK travellers can drive throughout Macedonia on a UK driving licence. Road and traffic conditions are considered variable throughout the country and are likely to be quite poorly maintained in more rural or isolated sections of the country. Driving standards may be poorer than some travellers are used to and road accidents are common. Animals may occasionally use the roads and all travel after dark is not advised. Car related crimes may occur and all travellers are urged to keep their vehicles locked and secure at all times and should keep a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of an emergency.
- Macedonia exists in a seismically active region and Earthquakes occasionally occur. Travellers to the region are advised to contact their nearest embassy and should follow all local instructions if a serious earthquake happens throughout their visit. Forest and bush fires have been reported during the hot summer months and visitors to more rural areas should take care to keep any small fires created from quickly burning out of control and potentially endangering lives.
- Photos taken of important military, political and religious buildings are prohibited and may be removed without warning by the security services. Any additional photos taken of everyday inhabitants inside the country should only be taken with their permission in order to prevent any possible scenes of embarrassment or confusion.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Macedonian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
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+38923116188
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