Republic of North Macedonia · short term business
Short-Stay and Transit Visa (C Visa)
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Short-stay or transit visa for travel to North Macedonia for up to 90 days, or transit for up to 5 days.
- Processing time
- The MFA application page says applications are submitted to a competent diplomatic-consular mission, normally in person. No fixed public decision-time standard is listed on the cited pages.
- Government fees
- Confirm the current tariff before filing. The MFA application page publishes tariff references for visa fees and distinguishes C and D visa fees.
- Typical duration
- Up to 90 days for short stay, or up to 5 days for transit.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
North Macedonia's MFA lists an airport transit A visa, a short-stay and transit C visa, and a long-stay D visa. The C visa covers short stays of up to 90 days and transit of up to 5 days. The official page lists core evidence including a recognised travel document valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay, travel insurance, a notarised warranty or invitation letter where relevant, sufficient resources, a colour photograph, and proof of paid fees.
Additional sources
Primary source
Visa Application Procedure - MFA ↗ · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia
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Primary source
Visa requirements for entering the Republic of North Macedonia - MFA ↗ · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant needs a short-stay or transit visa rather than a long-stay D visa or temporary residence.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The intended short stay is up to 90 days, or the intended transit is up to 5 days.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The travel document is recognised and valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay in North Macedonia.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ✓The applicant can show travel insurance, sufficient resources and the documents proving the purpose of the visit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Common blockers
- !The planned activity requires temporary residence and a D visa rather than a C visa.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- !The passport or travel document does not meet the validity or recognition requirement.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- !No proof of visit purpose, accommodation, subsistence or onward/return travel where requested.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Recognised travel document valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Valid travel medical insurance.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Notarised warranty letter or invitation letter where relevant.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
- ·Proof of sufficient resources, colour photograph and proof of paid fees.Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the traveller needs a visa or can use a visa exemption or recognised residence/Schengen document rule.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the C visa evidence pack, including travel document, insurance, purpose documents, resources and photograph.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the visa application to the competent diplomatic-consular mission, normally in person.
After approval
Use the visa only for the authorised short-stay or transit purpose and leave before the permitted stay ends.
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 Short-Stay and Transit Visa (C Visa) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Short-Stay and Transit Visa (C Visa).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long can a North Macedonia C visa cover?+
The official MFA page describes the C visa as a short-stay visa of up to 90 days, or a transit visa of up to 5 days.
Does every traveller need a C visa?+
No. The MFA entry-requirements page lists visa exemptions and special short-stay rules for some holders of EU, Schengen or multiple-entry Schengen documents. Check the current rule before applying.
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