Yes, North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a North Macedonian passport. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for North Macedonian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Many Macedonians also hold a Bulgarian passport, and that changes the answer: since August 2025, Bulgarian citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. This page explains which passport to use, how to apply, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for North Macedonian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- North Macedonian passport: visa needed. North Macedonia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Bulgarian passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. Serbian or Albanian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a North Macedonian passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Skopje in winter, 5 in summer.
- Embassies: Vietnam covers the country from Sofia; North Macedonia has no mission in Vietnam.
How many North Macedonian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 529 arrivals from North Macedonia in 2019. The figure fell to 39 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and rose again to 173 in 2022. January 2023 alone brought 52 visitors. These counts cover North Macedonian passports only, so citizens who entered on a Bulgarian passport are counted as Bulgarian.
Vietnam visa for North Macedonian citizens: which passport to use
| Passport | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonian | E-visa or other visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Bulgarian | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Serbian or Albanian | E-visa or other visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Any, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
Choose one passport and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. For a stay longer than 45 days, a Bulgarian passport holder can apply for a 90-day e-visa on that passport. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a North Macedonian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The identity card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Use the Latin spelling of your name. Your passport shows your name in Cyrillic and in Latin letters. Copy the Latin version from the two lines of letters at the bottom of the data page, not your own transliteration.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for North Macedonian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard. Most cards from North Macedonian banks work for online payments in US dollars, but turn on online payments with your bank first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays and the time difference
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of North Macedonia in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Skopje arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Christmas and Bayram: many families travel around Orthodox Christmas on 7 January, Easter, or Ramadan Bayram. Apply at least 2 weeks before those dates.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers fly from Skopje through Istanbul or Dubai to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, or start from Sofia or Thessaloniki.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam for North Macedonia. There is no Vietnamese embassy in Skopje. Instead, the Embassy of Vietnam in Sofia, Bulgaria, is accredited to North Macedonia; its current ambassador presented her credentials in Skopje in December 2025. You need the embassy only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
North Macedonia for Vietnam. North Macedonia has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Skopje, which will tell you which mission can help. Bulgarian passport holders can also ask the Embassy of Bulgaria in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Skopje, 2 weeks in Da Nang and Hoi An: both hold Bulgarian passports, so they travel visa-free for up to 45 days.
- Engineer from Bitola with only a North Macedonian passport, 1 month in Hanoi: a single-entry e-visa (US$25).
- Traveler from Tetovo touring Vietnam and Cambodia for 5 weeks: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) on the North Macedonian passport, so they can leave and come back.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for North Macedonian citizens
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a North Macedonian passport. With a Bulgarian passport, you can stay up to 45 days without a visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in North Macedonia?
No. The Embassy of Vietnam in Sofia covers North Macedonia. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Embassy of Vietnam in Bulgaria; The World and Vietnam Report (December 2025). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
