North Macedonia · Skilled Worker Visa

Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
30+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
30+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
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 Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes?

The Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes is an immigration pathway offered by North Macedonia. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Temporary Residence Permit for Work Purposes 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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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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