Republic of North Macedonia · work sponsored
Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence
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D visa route used after a Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision for work in North Macedonia.
- Processing time
- First obtain the Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision, then submit the D visa file through the competent diplomatic-consular mission. No fixed public decision-time standard is listed on the MFA pages.
- Government fees
- The MFA application page lists a tariff reference for the long-stay D visa and states a D visa fee of 70 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6-12. Confirm current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- The D visa follows a Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision; confirm the approved residence period in that decision.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The MFA says a long-stay D visa is issued after the applicant receives a Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence. The same official visa-types page lists work as one of the reasons for which temporary residence may be granted. A foreigner granted temporary stay for a specific purpose may stay in North Macedonia only for the purpose for which temporary residence was granted.
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 temporary residence purpose is work, one of the grounds listed by the MFA.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The applicant submits documents corresponding to the D visa type and work purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The applicant stays only for the 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 ↗
- !The intended activity does not match the approved work purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- !Using a short-stay C visa for a stay that requires work-based temporary residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence for work.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Valid travel document and photograph.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Travel medical insurance, proof of fee payment and other D visa documents requested by the MFA or consular mission.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Work-purpose documents corresponding to the approved temporary residence ground.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Secure the Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence for work.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the D visa application and documents corresponding to the work residence purpose.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the visa application to the competent diplomatic-consular mission.
After approval
Enter and stay only for the work purpose approved in the temporary residence decision.
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 guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a North Macedonia D visa before temporary residence is approved?+
The MFA page says D visa documents are submitted upon receiving a decision on granting temporary residence by the Ministry of Interior.
Can a work D visa holder use the stay for another purpose?+
The MFA page says a foreigner granted temporary stay for a specific purpose may stay only for the purpose for which temporary residence was granted.
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