Club preparation file

Preparing for Ohrid

North Macedonia is outside Schengen, uses its own currency and writes in the Cyrillic alphabet. Distances are short and the cities are walkable. What follows applies across the whole country.

Last updated: 2026-08

Money and cards

All of North Macedonia

The currency is the Macedonian denar. Cards work in city centres; cash is needed with small traders, in markets and in taxis.

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The alphabet and finding your way

All of North Macedonia

Writing is in Cyrillic and street and stop names do not read at a glance. Tourist centres also show Latin script, but not everywhere.

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Practical notes

All of North Macedonia

Sockets are the same type as in Türkiye. Tap water is drinkable in the cities. Pharmacies are marked "АПТЕКА".

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In an emergency

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Emergency call: 112One number for police, ambulance and fire. It works across the region and follows the same standard as in Türkiye.
Reporting a theft: A report at a police stationAn insurance claim does not move without this formal document. On a group tour, do it with your tour leader.
Pharmacy: The "АПТЕКА" signLarger cities have one open at night; the rota is posted at the door.
Lost passport: Your country's missionReport the loss to the police first, then apply to your mission. On a group tour, tell your tour leader immediately.

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Phrases worth knowing

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