A foreign student who intends to stay in the Republic of Macedonia for more than three months must have a temporary residence permit as a student. Application for issuance of a temporary residence permit shall be submitted to the diplomatic and consular mission of the Republic of Macedonia in the country from which he comes.
A foreigner who is issued a decision on grant of temporary residence, shall be issued a temporary residence permit by the Ministry of Internal Affairs upon his/her entry into the Republic of Macedonia.
Documents needed upon Visa Application
1. Valid and recognized travel document for at least 3 months longer than the planned stay of the foreigner in the Republic of Macedonia
2. Acceptance letter issued by the University stating the status of the student
3. Study program for the envisaged education in the Republic of Macedonia issued by the University in the Republic of Macedonia (with a specified duration of the planned education and enrolment conditions in the next year).
4. Certificate to prove the knowledge of the language in which the classes will take place
5. Proof that s/he possesses subsistence means or his/her subsistence is ensured in any other legal way
6. Proof of secured accommodation
7. Filled application form for issue /extension of temporary residence permit
8. Proof of health insurance
9. Proof that the person has never been convicted by a court of law in the home country
10. Proof that no criminal proceedings are instituted against the visa applicant (paragraphs 9 and 10 can go in one document)
11. Photograph 3,5 x 4,5 cm
12. Payment
Documents should be translated in Macedonian language and certified by a court interpreter and notary legalized.