U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje can obtain updated information on travel and security in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Conditions in tourist facilities vary considerably and may not be up to Western standards. U.S. citizens need a passport. Permission to enter is issued at the point of entry. Loss of this form may result in departure delays.
Health facilities are limited.
Medicines are in short supply. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage, including provisions for air evacuation, useful. Theft and other petty crimes are on the rise.