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Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence
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D visa route linked to temporary residence for study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.
- 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
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.
Additional sources
Primary source
Visa Application Procedure - MFA ↗ · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has received a Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The approved purpose is study, student exchange, training, volunteering or scientific research.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The applicant provides documents corresponding to the D visa type and approved study or training purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The applicant stays only for the specific purpose for which temporary residence was granted.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Common blockers
- !No Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- !No study, exchange, training, volunteering or research basis.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- !The planned activity is work or family reunion and should use the corresponding route.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision for the relevant education, training, volunteer or research purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Education, exchange, training, volunteer or research evidence matching the approved purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Valid travel document, photograph and travel medical insurance.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Proof of paid D visa fee and other consular documents requested by the MFA.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the temporary residence ground is study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.
Build the evidence pack
Secure the Ministry of Interior residence decision for that purpose.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare and submit the D visa application through the competent diplomatic-consular mission.
After approval
Keep the stay within the approved purpose and renew or change status through official channels if facts change.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse 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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