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North Macedonia's Foreign Ministry visa checker says a visa is not needed for Canadian passports, and the Law on Foreigners allows 90 days in any 180. Canada says your passport should be valid for 3 months after departure. You must register your stay within 24 hours of arrival — hotels usually do this.

Key facts

For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• Register within 24 hours of arrival: hotels generally do this; if staying privately, register with the local police.
• The 90/180-day rule comes from the 2023 consolidated Law on Foreigners; we have not checked for later amendments.
• The 15-day entry for foreign holders of Canadian visas does not apply to Canadian passport holders — it is a different rule.
• Work requires separate permission. Long stays or other activities may need a visa — check official requirements.

Before you travel

• ✓Check your passport is valid for 3 months after your planned departure.
• ✓Make sure your stay is registered within 24 hours of arrival (your hotel usually does this; otherwise go to the local police).
• ✓Keep track of the 90-days-in-180 limit.
• ✓Check Government of Canada travel advice before you go.

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