Work visas
North Macedonian Work Permit and Temporary Residence for Employment (Type D visa)
The main route to work in North Macedonia, combining a work permit with a long-stay (D) visa and temporary residence for employment.
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Under review — check current rules
Residence-permit validity, the exact reporting/registration deadlines, and work-permit quotas or labour-market-test details should be reconfirmed against the Law on Foreigners and the Employment Agency after the 2025 amendments.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official North Macedonia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Temporary residence for employment / work (type D visa + work permit)
- Route type
- Work permit + long-stay visa + temporary residence
- Issuing bodies
- Employment Agency (work permit); Ministry of Interior (residence); MFA (visa)
- Typical residence validity
- Usually granted for up to one year and renewable
- Confirm current validity with the Ministry of Interior
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a North Macedonian or foreign employer
- Assignees, seconded staff and self-employed foreigners (via the relevant work-permit type)
Requirements
- A work permit issued via the Employment Agency (employer-led)
- A Ministry of Interior decision granting temporary residence for work
- Valid travel document, means of subsistence and health cover
- Registration of employment within the statutory period after the permit is issued
How to apply
- Employer applies for the work permit with the Employment Agency of North Macedonia
- Obtain the temporary-residence decision from the Ministry of Interior
- Apply for the type D visa at a North Macedonian consular mission
- Report to the Ministry of Interior after arrival to complete the residence permit
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.