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North Macedonia visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

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  1. Document requirements
  2. Fees and timeline
  3. Fees
  4. Timeline
  5. How to apply
  6. Visa ratio
  7. FAQ
  8. Official sources
  9. Related guides

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Summary

Embassy visa required
Visa type
Short-stay and transit visa (C visa)
Stay limit
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (exemption holders: 15 days per entry)
Entries
Single or multiple, as issued

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade lists Pakistan under Asia with the answer "Visa for foreign citizens: Needed", so an ordinary Pakistani passport holder must get a C visa before travelling. Exceptions exist for Pakistanis who already hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen, British, American or Canadian visa, or residence in an EU or Schengen state: they may enter without a Macedonian visa for up to 15 days per entry under conditions set by the Ministry.

North Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan republic between Serbia, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Greece and Albania. Visitors come for Lake Ohrid and its old churches, the bazaar and riverside of Skopje, wine country around Tikveš and mountain parks such as Mavrovo and Galičica. It is a candidate for EU membership but not yet part of the Schengen area.

For Pakistani passport holders the answer is clear: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade lists Pakistan among the countries whose nationals need a visa. Ordinary travellers therefore apply for a short-stay C visa before they leave, unless an exemption tied to another visa or residence applies.

Those exemptions are worth checking first. A valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, temporary or permanent residence in an EU or Schengen state, or a multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa in your passport can let you enter for up to 15 days at a time. The UK, US and Canada waiver is temporary and runs until 31 December 2026.

If you need the visa, you apply in person at a Macedonian diplomatic or consular mission that covers your area, between six months and 15 days before departure. You bring the form, a passport issued within ten years, a photo, insurance, proof of funds and accommodation, and either a notarised guarantee letter or a company invitation.

The C visa fee is 60 euros for adults and 35 euros for children aged 6 to 12. Refusals can be appealed within eight days to a state commission. Stays beyond 90 days need temporary residence from the Ministry of Interior, followed by a long-stay D visa.

Checklist

Document requirements

  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • Pakistani passport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay, issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages
  • One colour photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm on a white background
  • Travel medical insurance covering urgent treatment, hospital care and medical repatriation for the whole stay
  • Notarised letter of guarantee from a Macedonian citizen or resident, or an invitation letter from a company or state body
  • Proof of funds for the stay, such as a bank statement or credit card
  • Proof of accommodation, transport and intention to return to Pakistan or travel onward
  • Proof that the visa processing fee has been paid

Pakistan is listed as a visa-required country. Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen C visa, or a multiple-entry UK, US or Canadian visa in the passport, may stay up to 15 days per entry (90 days in any 180) without a Macedonian visa; the UK/US/Canada waiver runs from 1 January to 31 December 2026 and the visa must remain valid 5 days beyond the planned stay.

Checklist source: mfa.gov.mk, mfa.gov.mk, mfa.gov.mk

Money and time

Fees and timeline

Fees

  • Official fee

    €60

    Short-stay and transit visa (C visa) under Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees: 60 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6 to 12. A long-stay D visa costs 70 euros (35 euros for children aged 6 to 12).

    Fee source

Timeline

  • Processing and appointments

    Submit the application in person no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before the start of the trip. The Ministry does not publish a standard decision time.

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

North Macedonia does not publish visa refusal statistics by nationality.

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do Pakistanis need a visa for North Macedonia?

Yes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists Pakistan as a country whose citizens need a visa, unless they qualify for one of the exemptions for holders of certain foreign visas or residence permits.

Which visa do I need for a holiday or business trip?

A short-stay and transit visa, called the C visa, covers visits of up to 90 days. Transit visas under the same category allow up to 5 days in the country.

How much is the C visa fee?

60 euros for adults and 35 euros for children aged 6 to 12, set under Tariff No. 135 of the Law on Administrative Fees.

Can I enter with my Schengen visa instead?

Yes, if it is a valid multiple-entry Schengen C visa that stays valid at least 5 days beyond your planned stay. You may then stay up to 15 days per entry, within 90 days in any 180-day period.

Does a UK, US or Canadian visa help?

Under a temporary government decision valid from 1 January to 31 December 2026, a valid multiple-entry British, American or Canadian visa in your passport lets you stay up to 15 days, provided it remains valid 5 days past the trip.

I live in Dubai with a residence permit. Does that count?

No. The exemption is for temporary or permanent residence in an EU member state or a Schengen country, not Gulf residence permits.

Where do I apply?

At the competent resident or non-resident diplomatic or consular mission of North Macedonia, in person. A proxy may apply only for a disabled applicant or a well-known person with no doubt about bona fides.

How early can I apply?

No more than six months and at least 15 days before your trip starts.

What is a letter of guarantee?

A notarised statement from a Macedonian citizen or legal resident, or an invitation from a registered company or state body, that can prove accommodation and funds if the host promises to cover your costs.

What insurance is needed?

Travel medical insurance valid for the whole stay, covering urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation for medical reasons.

Can I appeal a refusal?

Yes. You have eight days from receiving the decision to appeal in writing, in Macedonian Cyrillic, to the State Commission for second-instance administrative decisions, after paying the prescribed fee.

Can I stay longer than 90 days?

You first need temporary residence approved by the Ministry of Interior, then a D visa, which costs 70 euros. Grounds include work, study, family reunion and medical treatment.

Checked against

Official sources

Last checked for North Macedonia visas on 29 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.

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