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    Move to North Macedonia: Visas, Residence & Work Permits

    The complete guide to visas, residence permits, work permits, and immigration procedures in North Macedonia (Macedonia) — everything you need to know, step by step.

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    What Are You Looking For?

    Choose the category that best matches your situation

    Visas

    Airport transit (A), short-stay (C), and long-stay (D) visas. Find out which visa you need and how to apply.

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    Residence Permits

    Temporary and permanent residence permits for work, study, family reunification, investment, and more.

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    Work Permits

    Employment, self-employment, seasonal work, and intra-corporate transfer permits for foreign workers.

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    Practical Guides

    Step-by-step guides for first-time arrivals: documents, registration, health insurance, bank accounts.

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    Immigration paperwork and documents

    Why Immigration MK

    One source for every step of the journey

    From the first consular question to the fifth-year permanent-residence application, we track the Law on Foreigners, the practice at МВР, and the administrative decisions that shape how foreigners actually live and work in North Macedonia.

    • Bilingual content: Macedonian and English, side by side
    • Step-by-step procedures grounded in the Law on Foreigners
    • Document checklists, fee tables, and realistic timelines
    • Updated regularly — every page lists its last review date

    Key Facts About North Macedonia Immigration

    Essential numbers and information for planning your move

    65+

    Visa-free countries

    15-60

    Days processing time

    1 year

    Temp. residence duration

    5 years

    For permanent residence

    2

    Official languages

    2005

    EU candidate since

    This site is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    It depends on your nationality. Citizens of over 65 countries can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Check our visa-free countries list for details.

    The standard processing time is 15-60 days from submission of a complete application. Processing times may vary depending on the type of permit and current caseload.

    In most cases, you must first obtain a Visa D (long-stay visa) from a Macedonian embassy abroad, then apply for a residence permit after arriving. Some exceptions exist for humanitarian cases.

    A work permit (работна дозвола) allows you to be employed in North Macedonia. A residence permit (дозвола за престој) allows you to legally reside in the country. If you are coming to work, you typically need both.

    Government fees vary by type but typically range from €50–€150 for the application. Additional costs include document translation, apostille, and health insurance.
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    Not sure which permit fits your situation? Have questions about documents, timelines, or next steps? Send us your question — we typically respond within 24 hours.

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    Document & eligibility check
    Step-by-step process clarification
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