Visit Visa Short Stay

Mode: eVisaEntry: Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 90 Days

Processing

7 to 10 Working Days

Mode

eVisa

Entry

Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

90 Days

Overview

Foreign visitors can enter North Macedonia for brief visits, such as business, family visits, or tourism, with a visitation visa. It allows stays of up to 90 days within 180 days and is typically granted as a short-stay (Type C) visa. A valid passport, trip schedule, proof of lodging, and adequate funds are required of applicants.

Why Travunited

•Expert visa support: We walk you through the entire North Macedonian travel application process.

•Verification of documents: To lower the likelihood of a visa denial, our staff examines your documents.

•Quick and easy processing: We assist you in effectively preparing and submitting your application.

•Professional advice: Tailored assistance with prerequisites, eligibility, and travel arrangements.

•End-to-end support: Help with everything from application preparation to advice on obtaining a visa.

Stats

•In 2019, North Macedonia welcomed around 1.18 million tourists, including more than 757,000 foreign visitors.

•Around 1.26 million tourists arrived overall in 2024, demonstrating the ongoing rise in foreign travel.

•Arrivals of foreign visitors rose by almost 10.3% in 2025, a sign of robust demand and recovery.

•International tourists make up about 63% of visits, underscoring the significance of visitation visas.

•Turkey, Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, and Germany are important tourist destinations.

Documents Required

Required document

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Eligibility

•A valid passport that is valid for at least six months after the departure date.

•Filled out the visa application form accurately.

•Evidence indicating the reason for the trip, such as a quick business trip, family visit, or tourism.

•Verified lodging (a hotel reservation or a host's invitation letter).

•Evidence of having enough money to finance the stay.

•Medical insurance for travel that covers the duration of the visit.

•A ticket for a return or subsequent trip that indicates plans to depart the nation.

Important Notes

•Short visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period are permitted in North Macedonia with a visitation visa.

•Usually, the visa is granted for brief business travels, family visits, or tourism.

•Candidates must have proof of sufficient cash and travel insurance for the duration of their stay.

•The application requires a valid passport and confirmed lodging.

•Depending on bilateral agreements, certain nationalities may be able to enter for brief stays without a visa.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or inaccurate application forms or the absence of necessary paperwork.

•Insufficient evidence of the ability to pay for the stay.

•Unclear travel purpose or lack of supporting papers (hotel booking, invitation letter).

•A passport that is insufficiently valid, damaged, or invalid.

•Overstaying visas abroad or prior immigration infractions.

•Failure to demonstrate a desire to return home following the visit.

FAQs

1. Can I transit through North Macedonia without a visa?

Yes, if you're from a visa-exempt country or if you do not leave the international transit area. Others will require a transit visa (Type B).

2. Do I need a visa if I hold a Schengen visa?

Holders of valid multiple-entry Schengen visas or residence permits from EU/Schengen countries can enter North Macedonia without a separate visa for stays up to 15 days.

3.Does obtaining a visa require travel insurance?

It is usually necessary to have travel medical insurance that covers the duration of the trip.

4.What paperwork is required for the application?

Typical documents include a current passport, a completed visa application, evidence of lodging, a travel schedule, and financial documentation.