North Macedonia•EuropePersonal Work Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
45 days
Application Fee
90 EUR
Stay Duration
1 to 3 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for self-employed individuals and business owners operating in North Macedonia. Valid 1-3 years or potentially unlimited based on business viability.
The Personal Work Permit is for self-employed individuals and business owners in North Macedonia. Unlike employment visas, no minimum hiring requirements exist, and the duration depends on business viability and personal resources.
Annual Visa Allocation
10,000 visas per year
The Government of North Macedonia determines the annual quota for work permits by decree; for 2025, the total quota is set at 10,000. Personal work permits for investors and managers are typically counted within this total but are exempt from the labor market test.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for business operation period
Business registration documents
Central Trade Register confirmation and trade license
Business plan
Detailed business plan with financial projections
Tax registration
Tax registration number and status
Proof of capital
Bank statements demonstrating financial capacity
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from country of origin
Health insurance
Valid health insurance
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Advantages
- No minimum hiring requirements
- Can lead to permanent residency after 5 years
- Flexible duration based on business
- Potentially unlimited renewal
- Low corporate tax (10%)
Considerations
- Requires business registration
- Requires detailed business plan
- 45-day processing time
- Tied to business viability assessment
Application Process
Register business
Establish company in Central Trade Register and obtain trade license
Prepare documentation
Gather business registration, tax documents, business plan, and financial proof
Apply for temporary residence
Submit application for temporary residence for self-employment to Ministry of Interior
Ministry review
Ministry evaluates business plan and financial capacity (45 days)
Receive temporary residence decision
Approval or denial issued by Ministry of Interior
Apply for personal work permit
Submit personal work permit application based on residence approval
Receive work permit
Personal work permit issued allowing self-employment
Application Forms
Personal Work Permit Application
Temporary Residence for Self-Employment
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