Your Path to Living and Working in North Macedonia
The complete bilingual guide to visas, residence permits, work permits, and immigration procedures — everything you need to know, step by step.
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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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Temporary and permanent residence permits for work, study, family reunification, investment, and more.
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Employment, self-employment, seasonal work, and intra-corporate transfer permits for foreign workers.
Learn morePractical Guides
Step-by-step guides for first-time arrivals: documents, registration, health insurance, bank accounts.
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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
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