🇲🇰 North Macedonia · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €325 |
| Minimum annual salary | MKD 240,000 |
| Proof of savings | €811 |
| Minimum investment | €1,623 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €8 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://av.gov.mk/employment-of-foreign-citizens.nspx.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €325.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“ESARM ISSUES WORK PERMITS TO FOREIGN CITIZENS WITH REGULATED RESIDENCE IN REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA — pagina geral da agencia, sem limiar salarial”
“Close family member of a foreign citizen, in possession of a work permit for an indefinite period — refere permit indefinido, mas pagina silente sobre conducao a PR do TRP de trabalho”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.