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Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of) information
ℹ️ General Information about Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of)
About Macedonia (the former Yugoslav Republic of)
Macedonia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Macedonian
Macedonia uses the Macedonian denar (symbol: ???), code MKD.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 10 denari. Denar is subdivided into 100 denis. Coins come in denominations of 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 denari.
Automatic teller machines are common in Macedonia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Macedonia is on average 6.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Macedonia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 337.68 MKD, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Telekom (T-Mobile) or Vip. Macedonia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Macedonia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Macedonia, dial +, then 389 (the country code for Macedonia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Macedonia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In Macedonia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
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Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Weapons such as explosives, knives and knuckle dusters, swords, archery weapons, tasers, and gas weapons.
Objects of cultural and historic worth require special licences and certificates for export.
Pets must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an authorised vet from the country of departure, and a passport (for cats, dogs, and ferrets).
Birds must be accompanied by a statement from the owner, provided they come from a country member of the World Organisation of Animal Health.
Protected species and products protected under CITES may require a permit for export.
Non-residents may export any amount up to €10,000 without declaration. Any amount over €10,000 must be declared, and must not exceed the amount they declared upon arrival.
Residents may export any amount up to €2000 without declaration. Amounts between €2000 and €10,000 must be declared to Customs.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250 grams loose tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:Residents and non-residents can bring into Macedonia up to €10,000 in foreign currencies and up to MKD120,000 per person. However, any sum of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 must be declared to Customs.
Currency:Residents and non-residents can bring into Macedonia up to €10,000 in foreign currencies and up to MKD120,000 per person. However, any sum of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 must be declared to Customs.
Other items:Used items for personal use during stay.
Other items:50 mL perfume.
Other items:250 mL eau de toilette.
Other items:Goods of non-commercial nature worth up to €350.
Other items:Medicines for personal use require a prescription with the signature of the general practitioner.
Weapons such as explosives, knives and knuckle dusters, swords, archery weapons, tasers, and gas weapons.
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Medicines containing narcotics and psychotropic substances require a special licence issued by the Bureau for Drugs.
Weapons and ammunition require a special permit issued by theMinistry of Interior.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) require protected species permits.
Pets must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an authorised vet from the country of departure, and a passport (for cats, dogs, and ferrets).
Birds must be accompanied by a statement from the owner, provided they come from a country member of the World Organisation of Animal Health.
Up to 1kg of products of animal origin may be brought into Macedonia. Any amount exceeding 1kg will require a certificate confirming that they have been inspected by the Veterinary and Sanitary Inspectorate.
Plants and their derivative products require authorisation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Economy - Phytosanitary Agency.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Macedonia, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Macedonia, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.