🇲🇰 North Macedonia · Researcher
Scientific-research activities — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,000 |
| Minimum annual salary | €40,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €60 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,000.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://mfa.gov.mk/en-GB/konzularni-uslugi/vidovi-vizi-za-vlez-vo-rsm · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.