Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, North Macedonia scores 79/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates North Macedonia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 4 North Macedonia destinations assessed, Ohrid scores highest (80/100), while Tetovo scores lowest (77/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to North Macedonia. If you decide to travel to North Macedonia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Travel disruption The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area. The EES may take each passenger extra time, so it is important to be prepared to wait longer than usual at EU country borders and allow more time for immigration controls if travelling to and from the Schengen area.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for North Macedonia: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.5 / 100k | 90 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 69/100 | 69 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 5.7 / 100k | 81 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates North Macedonia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index North Macedonia averages 79/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 24 August 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ohrid currently scores highest at 80/100 (Safe). Tetovo scores lowest at 77/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.