Foreign travel advice

North Macedonia

Health

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have聽appropriate travel insurance聽for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 194 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip check:

  • the latest information on vaccinations and health risks in聽
  • where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the聽

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  • West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases
  • air pollution

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of North Macedonia. Read more about .听

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

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Healthcare in North Macedonia

There is a reciprocal healthcare agreement for British nationals, which entitles you to free emergency treatment in North Macedonia.

Make sure you have adequate insurance. You may need to pay before getting some treatment. Familiarise yourself with your travel insurance policy and what it covers.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in North Macedonia where some staff will speak English.听

Travel and mental health

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