North Macedonia Border Crossing Points
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Tips for Crossing the North Macedonian Border
North Macedonia is not an EU or Schengen member but has simplified entry rules for many countries. The country does not use a vignette system — tolls are paid at toll booths.
Traffic Rules
- Drive on the right, overtake on the left
- If there's no yellow diamond sign, give way to cars from the right
- In built-up areas, use horn only in emergency
- Outside built-up areas, use horn to indicate overtaking intent
Required Documents
- Valid international passport
- International driving permit (when traveling by car)
- Green Card (international vehicle insurance)
Border with Bulgaria
- Petrich — Miravica — automated passport control
- Ilinden — Babuna — automated passport control
Border with Kosovo
- Elez Han (Hani i Elezit) — Blace — main crossing, wait time under 10 minutes
- Drenas — Gostivar
- Glloboqica — Jazhince
- Stanciq — Bellanoc
Border with Serbia
- Tabanovce — Presevo — main highway crossing
Border with Greece
- Bogorodica — Evzoni — main crossing to Greece
Important: Green Card insurance for Europe often does NOT include Kosovo. Check your policy before traveling. When traveling near the Kosovo border, stick to main roads and drive only during daylight.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, North Macedonia does not use a vignette system. Instead, tolls are paid at toll booths based on vehicle category and distance.
For entry you need a valid passport, international driving permit (when traveling by car), and Green Card (international vehicle insurance).
Often no. Green Card insurance for Europe typically does NOT include Kosovo. Check your policy before traveling and purchase separate insurance at the border if needed.
Elez Han (Hani i Elezit) — Blace is the main crossing. Wait times are usually under 10 minutes.
Yes, at borders with Bulgaria (Petrich — Miravica and Ilinden — Babuna) automated passport control systems are installed for faster processing.
It is recommended to stick to main roads and travel only during daylight hours when traveling near the Kosovo border.
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