The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Useful information on safeguarding valuables and protecting personal safety while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of States pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad. U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. Most major highways are in good repair, but secondary roads are poorly maintained and lighted, and frequently they are used by horse-drawn carts and livestock.
Many vehicles are old and lack standard front or rear lights.
Mountain roads can lack guard rails, be narrow, or be poorly marked, and they quickly become dangerous in inclement weather. U.S. citizens are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje and obtain updated information on travel and security in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. An HRI Project. All Rights Reserved.