Macedonian customs regulations

Evan Kingsley wrote on 9/24/2023. Last updated: 6/20/2024

Duty Free Allowances

Stack of suitcases
A stack of vintage suitcases sits against a window with a view of an airplane taking off into the sky, symbolizing travel and the anticipation of a journey.

Oh, friends! North Macedonia has some lovely little rules when it comes to duty free allowances. For a start, if you're crossing the border with no more than 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 100 cigarillos, you won't have to shell out any shillings. They're pretty lenient, I must say.

But hang on a sec! That's not all. Here's an even more fascinating tidbit! You can freely bring in 250 grams of tobacco or equivalent tobacco products. Take note my pipe-smoking pals, a world of bountiful blends awaits!

Tax Free Allowances

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A mother and child, preparing to board a train, exemplify the customs of travel with their suitcases in tow.

Now, let's delve into their tax free allowances. Do you have a thing for perfume, by any chance? If so, you’ll be thrilled to hear that you can bring up to 50 grams of perfume and 250 milliliters of eau de toilette without paying a dime in taxes. That's a bouquet of scents for the discerning nose!

And listen to this! One can breeze through customs with personal effects worth up to €350! Imagine the trove of trinkets, textiles, and tinkered goods you could accumulate, and all tax free!

Alcohol Allowance

And now, the 'spirit-ed' reveal; the alcohol allowance! You're permitted to amble across the border with one litre of alcoholic drinks, the strength of which should exceed 22% of alcoholic volume, or two litres of alcohol with alcoholic strength below 22%. Whether it's rakia – the local grappa-like brew – or wine you wish to bear, there's liberal leeway for liquid refreshment!

So there you have it, curious globetrotters: a little nugget of nifty knowledge about North Macedonia's duty and tax free allowances, and alcohol allowance. But remember, my wily wanderers, it's always best to drop by the official website of the respective state authorities to validate these titbits. You know, just to cross those T's and dot those I's. Can’t be too careful, can we?

For official details, we recommend a visit to North Macedonia’s Customs Administration website. Happy travels and happier shopping!

Evan Kingsley

Evan Kingsley

Hey, I’m Evan! Even though I’ve been bitten by a piranha, left stranded in the Sahara when my camel ditched me, and even spent a night in a Bhutanese jail over a supposedly stolen fruit (I swear I didn’t take it!), I still love traveling so much I don’t think I’ll ever stop. With over 130 countries under my belt, I’m always on the lookout for the next wild adventure… hopefully with fewer bites, camel betrayals, and misunderstandings over fruit!

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