North Macedonia: Harbours, bridges and formalities for sailors
6 harbours · 1 bridge or lock · 2 inland lakes
North Macedonia: 6 harbours, 1 bridge or lock, clearing in, papers and fees. Plan your trip with weather, tides and route.
Formalities
outside the EU customs unionCurrency: Denar
Clearing in: Outside the EU and Schengen. The country shares Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa with Albania, and Lake Prespa also with Greece: do not cross the borders on the lakes.
Documents: Passport or identity card, boat papers, insurance.
Fairway: Lake Ohrid up to 280 m deep with sudden downdraughts; motorboats restricted.
Inland waters: All waters are inland waters.
Nature: Lake Ohrid and its surroundings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Emergency: 112.
Sources: Auswärtiges Amt: North Macedonia, travel and safety advice (as of 2026-10-20)
Inland lakes
Bridges and locks
Movable bridges
Frequently asked questions
North Macedonia: Do I need to clear in?
Outside the EU and Schengen. The country shares Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa with Albania, and Lake Prespa also with Greece: do not cross the borders on the lakes.
North Macedonia: Which documents do I need on board?
Passport or identity card, boat papers, insurance.
North Macedonia: What is the emergency number at sea?
112.
North Macedonia: How many harbours does Sailseer cover?
Sailseer covers 6 harbours with harbour info, weather and route planning. Plus 1 bridge or lock with opening times and clearances.