Do you need an International Driving Permit in The Republic of North Macedonia?

Yes. The Republic of North Macedonia is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which recognises an International Driving Permit valid for up to 3 years when carried with your national licence.

Convention: 1968 Vienna Convention
Permit valid up to: 3 years
In force since: 18 August 1993

The Republic of North Macedonia and the road traffic conventions

Convention	Status	In force since	Permit validity
1968 Vienna Convention	Succeeded	18 August 1993	3 years
1949 Geneva Convention	Not a party	—	—

Which vehicles your permit covers in The Republic of North Macedonia

The Republic of North Macedonia applies the vehicle classes set out by the 1968 Vienna Convention. Your permit only covers the classes that are already on your national licence, so a category you do not hold at home is not granted by the permit.

The English page of the International Driving Agency booklet, listing vehicle categories A to E — The English page of our booklet, showing the same categories an officer in The Republic of North Macedonia would read.

A
B
C
D
BE, CE, DE

What each category covers under the 1968 Vienna Convention

What to carry when you drive in The Republic of North Macedonia

An International Driving Permit never replaces your national licence. It is a standardised translation that local police and rental desks can read, and it is only valid alongside the licence it was issued against. Carry both, and keep your passport handy at rental pickup, since most rental companies ask to see all three before releasing a vehicle.

Our document reproduces your licence details across 12 languages in the booklet format the conventions describe, so an officer who reads none of them in your alphabet can still find your name, date of birth and vehicle classes:

English
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
German
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
Japanese
Thai
Vietnamese

The inside cover of the booklet, listing the contracting states where the permit is recognised — The inside cover lists the contracting states. The Republic of North Macedonia appears on it.

What the road rules say in The Republic of North Macedonia

Emergency services: police 192, ambulance 194, fire 193

The UK Foreign Office names the 1968 convention for The Republic of North Macedonia, which matches the United Nations depositary record above.

Common questions about driving in The Republic of North Macedonia

How long is an International Driving Permit valid in The Republic of North Macedonia?: Up to 3 years. The Republic of North Macedonia joined the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on 18 August 1993 by succession, and that convention sets the maximum at 3 years from the date of issue, or until your national licence expires if that comes first.
What do I dial in an emergency in The Republic of North Macedonia?: Reach police on 192, ambulance on 194, fire on 193. The UK Foreign Office publishes these numbers for The Republic of North Macedonia. Save them before you drive, since you will not want to be searching for them at the roadside.
Does the permit replace my driving licence in The Republic of North Macedonia?: No. It is a translation of the licence you already hold and has no effect on its own. You must carry your original national licence with it at all times.

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Sources

Convention on Road Traffic (Vienna, 8 November 1968) United Nations Treaty Collection, 91 parties. Checked 4 August 2026.
Convention on Road Traffic (Geneva, 19 September 1949) United Nations Treaty Collection, 103 parties. Checked 4 August 2026.