Posted Worker Temporary Residence in North Macedonia

ESARM identifies work of foreign citizens sent to the Republic of North Macedonia as a distinct case for which it gives an opinion on eligibility for a temporary residence permit for work purposes.

Who this is for

This is the relevant work-residence track where a foreign worker is posted or sent to North Macedonia rather than hired into a standard local employment arrangement. The underlying stay remains work-purpose temporary residence.

Entry and residence sequence

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists work as a temporary-residence purpose and states that a long-stay D visa, where required, follows the decision granting temporary residence by the Ministry of Interior.

Do not treat a short business trip as a substitute for posted-worker residence where the actual activity is work. For meetings without local work, see the business visit route.

See the North Macedonia hub, work visas, employment residence, 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

• Business Visit / Short-Stay Visa — North Macedonia
• Employment Temporary Residence — North Macedonia
• EU/OECD Property Owner 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