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Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence

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Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 13 September 2026

D visa route linked to temporary residence for study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe D visa follows the Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision; confirm the approved period in that decision.
Processing time
No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. The process depends on the Ministry of Interior residence decision and the diplomatic-consular D visa filing.
Government fees
The MFA application page states a D visa fee of 70 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6-12; confirm the current tariff before filing.
Typical duration
The D visa follows the Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision; confirm the approved period in that decision.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗

In short

As of 13 July 2026, the Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence for Republic of North Macedonia is an unsponsored North Macedonia immigration route. Sources: official Republic of North Macedonia government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/north-macedonia/long-stay-d-visa-study#answer

What is the Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence in Republic of North Macedonia?

Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence is an unsponsored North Macedonia route. Indicative government fees are The MFA application page states a D visa fee of 70 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6-12; confirm the current tariff before filing; indicative processing time is No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. The process depends on the Ministry of Interior residence decision and the diplomatic-consular D visa filing; typical duration is The D visa follows the Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision; confirm the approved period in that decision. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia on 27 June 2026.

Overview

The MFA lists study, participation in international student exchange programmes, specialisation, vocational training and practical training, volunteering and scientific-research activities among the reasons for which temporary residence may be granted. The D visa is filed after a Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence, and the applicant should submit documents corresponding to the visa type.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the temporary residence ground is study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Secure the Ministry of Interior residence decision for that purpose.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Prepare and submit the D visa application through the competent diplomatic-consular mission.

  4. After approval

    Keep the stay within the approved purpose and renew or change status through official channels if facts change.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Coordinate enrolment and attendance with the institution. Check the actual work conditions before accepting a job or freelance work.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to North Macedonia

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in North Macedonia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Which study-related purposes are listed by the MFA?+

The MFA lists study, international student exchange, specialisation, vocational training, practical training, volunteering and scientific-research activities as temporary residence reasons.

Is this the same as a short-stay visa?+

No. This is a long-stay D visa route tied to a Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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