Health Alert

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia (March 26, 2020)

Location:  North Macedonia

Event:  The Government of North Macedonia has implemented an expanded nationwide curfew to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Beginning March 28, 2020, on Saturdays and Sundays the curfew is in effect from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Mondays through Fridays the curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Additionally, individuals over age 67 are permitted to be outside their homes or places of temporary residence between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. only.  Individuals under age 18 are permitted to be outside their homes or places of temporary residence between the hours of 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends.

There are limited exceptions to the curfew, including for people in need of emergency medical assistance and essential employees.

Access to transportation, including taxis, is limited during the curfew.

The Government of North Macedonia also has restricted public transportation to and from the city of Kumanovo, as well as within Kumanovo.

Visit the websites of the Government of North Macedonia or Ministry of Health for additional information.

Additional restrictions on movement or transportation may be implemented with little notice.

The U.S. Embassy in Skopje continues to be open for emergency American Citizen Services, including the issuance of emergency passports, and emergency visa services only.

The State Department issued a Level 4 Global Health Advisory on March 19, 2020, recommending U.S. citizens avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19 or prepare to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  The CDC has issued a Level 2 Global Travel Alert for coronavirus.

Actions to Take:

Assistance:

S. Embassy Skopje
Str. “Samoilova” Nr.21
1000 Skopje
Republic of North Macedonia
+389 2 310-2000
SkopjeACS@state.gov
https://mk.usembassy.gov/

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444