The common 'Schengen' visa is for short stays (tourism, visit or business purpose, medical treatment, student work during holidays) within the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia are entitled to travel to the ‘Schengen’ area visa free for a period of up to 90 days within 180 days. Under usual circumstances, they are not required to apply for a 'Schengen' visa.
A 'Schengen' visa can only be applied for by residents of North Macedonia/ those who are otherwise permanently living in North Macedonia and DO NOT have citizenship of the Republic of North Macedonia and who are permanently living in North Macedonia.
Please note: This leaflet only applies, if you do not have citizenship of the Republic of North Macedonia and if you live permanently in North Macedonia.
The following documents are required to process your application, all documents have to be provided in English or German language (if necessary translated):
- application form, security questionnaire and additional information on availability and representation filled in and signed by the applicant himself / herself,
- 1 biometric passport photo (not older than 6 months, no self-made prints),
- passport valid until at least six months after your intended travel date. It must not be older than 10 years and there must be at least two blank pages,
- 1 copy of the data page of your passport and previous travel activity in Schengen (visa, stamps),
- agreement of the Federal Employment Agency (Vermittlungsbestätigung einer Ferienbeschäftigung) - your employer can apply for the agreement online, original and 1 copy,
- employment contract with details of the employer, job description, type of employment, gross salary and period of employment, original and 1 copy,
- certificate of enrollment including information concerning the dates of semester break, original and 1 copy,
- declaration of Certificate of Enrolment of the Federal Employment Agency (Erklärung zur Immatrikulationsbescheinigung der Bundesagentur für Arbeit)
- proof of finances (i.e. Bank statement with sufficient funds for subsistence for at least one month), original and 1 copy,
- proof of accommodation (rental agreement or confirmation of the provision of accommodation), original and 1 copy,
- residence permit for the Republic of North Macedonia, original and 1 copy,
- travel health insurance with a coverage of at least 30.000 Euros valid in all Schengen countries, original and 1 copy.
The application fee is 90 € and is only payable in cash.
Important notice: All other services provided by the Embassy to process your application and the application form are free of charge.
Please note:
Handing in all of the above-mentioned documents does not necessarily mean, that a visa will be granted. The issuance of the required visa is subject to further decision and the requested visa may be refused even if accompanied by a complete set of documents as indicated above. All documents have to be provided in English or German language (if necessary translated). Please provide all requested copies (it is not allowed for members of the visa section to make any copies for you). If necessary, the visa section has the right to ask for additional documentation during the process of your application.
