Republic of North Macedonia visas
North Macedonia publishes its consular visa and foreigner-stay guidance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The official route set distinguishes short-stay and transit C visas from long-stay D visas, and explains that D visas are linked to a Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence. Temporary residence grounds include work, study, student exchange, training, volunteering, research, family reunion, humanitarian reasons and property ownership by eligible EU or OECD residents.
6 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Consular services - visas and legal stay ↗ · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Bar Association of the Republic of North Macedonia (MBA) — Professional body for attorneys in North Macedonia. Immigration status is administered by state authorities including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Interior.
Visa routes (6)
Short-Stay and Transit Visa (C Visa)
Short-stay or transit visa for travel to North Macedonia for up to 90 days, or transit for up to 5 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Business Visit C Visa
Short-stay business visitor route supported by an invitation letter from a registered legal entity or state body.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence
D visa route used after a Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision for work in North Macedonia.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence
D visa route linked to temporary residence for study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Long-Stay D Visa for Family Reunion
D visa route linked to temporary residence for family reunion or close family of a North Macedonia citizen.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Temporary Residence for Eligible Property Owner
Temporary residence ground for eligible EU or OECD residents who acquire qualifying residential property in North Macedonia.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of North Macedonia have?+
We cover 6 Republic of North Macedonia visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, study, family, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of North Macedonia visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 6 Republic of North Macedonia routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 3 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of North Macedonia visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of North Macedonia routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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