North Macedonia · Researcher Visa

Scientific-research activities

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology
3/10 diff
Moderate

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Skopje
Single (monthly)€620
Family (monthly)€1,300
Rent 1BR (center)€250
Groceries€200
Transport pass€25
Bitola
Single (monthly)€450
Family (monthly)€950
Rent 1BR (center)€180
Groceries€170
Transport pass€20
Ohrid
Single (monthly)€480
Family (monthly)€1,000
Rent 1BR (center)€200
Groceries€180
Transport pass€20

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scientific-research activities?

The Scientific-research activities is an immigration pathway offered by North Macedonia. It falls under the Researcher Visa category.

Can the Scientific-research activities lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to North Macedonia?

Yes. North Macedonia offers 2 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our North Macedonia country page.

What is the cost of living in North Macedonia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Skopje: €620/mo; Bitola: €450/mo; Ohrid: €480/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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