Business Visit / Short-Stay Visa in North Macedonia

A business visit is a short-stay entry purpose, not a substitute for work-purpose temporary residence.

Official invitation framework

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a legal entity registered in North Macedonia may issue an invitation letter for a foreigner invited to a business visit. The visa application must include evidence of the visit purpose, accommodation, means of subsistence and travel/return arrangements.

Invest North Macedonia describes business visas within the wider visa framework and separately distinguishes short-stay C visas from long-stay D visas.

No local-work shortcut

A meeting, negotiation or exploratory visit does not create local work or residence permission. A person who will actually work in North Macedonia should use the applicable employment, posted-worker, or self-employment/company-owner framework.

See the North Macedonia hub, business visas, Europe, methodology, and legal disclaimer.

Official and supporting sources

• Primary official sourcegovernment · accessed 2026-09-30
• Additional official sourcegovernment · accessed 2026-09-30

Related routes in North Macedonia

• Employment Temporary Residence — North Macedonia
• EU/OECD Property Owner Temporary Residence — North Macedonia
• Posted Worker Temporary Residence — North Macedonia
• Seasonal Worker Temporary Residence — North Macedonia
• Self-Employment and Company Owner Residence — North Macedonia
• Short-Term Service Provider Registration — North Macedonia