North Macedonia visas
Whether you need a visa for North Macedonia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays, while others need a short-stay (C) visa, and anyone staying longer than 90 days needs a long-stay (D) visa plus a residence permit. Entry visas are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade through North Macedonia's diplomatic and consular missions, while residence permits for foreigners are issued by the Ministry of Interior. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality on the official government sources before you travel.
North Macedonian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in North Macedonia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to North Macedonia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in North Macedonia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in North Macedonia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to North Macedonia as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in North Macedonia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
North Macedonian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
North Macedonia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia (visas); Ministry of Interior (residence permits)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Macedonian denar (MKD)
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.