Temporary residence for family reunification and family of citizens
Foreigners with permanent residence, or with one year of temporary residence for work, research or volunteering, can bring close family members. Close family members of North Macedonian citizens can also get temporary residence. Permits are issued for up to one year and can be renewed. Family members may study and work under the law.
Life in North Macedonia
Money
3
Currency
Macedonian Denar
MKD
Macedonian Denar
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 10%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
Flat 10% on personal income after contributions and a personal tax exemption.
Living
1
Happiness
#80 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Spouses, minor children and, in some cases, dependent parents or adult children of foreign residents or North Macedonian citizens.
Eligibility
Eligible foreign sponsors
Your sponsor must hold permanent residence, one-year temporary residence for work, research or volunteering, or be of North Macedonian origin.
- Seasonal workers cannot sponsor
- Source: Law on Foreigners, Article 107
Official wording
A foreigner with permanent residence, or with temporary residence for one year for work, research or volunteering, or of North Macedonian origin (Law on Foreigners, Article 107). Seasonal workers cannot sponsor.
Family members
Family members covered are a spouse and unmarried children under 18, including adopted and step-children in custody.
- In some cases, dependent parents are also covered
- In some cases, adult children who cannot support themselves for health reasons are covered
- Source: Article 108
Official wording
Spouse; minor unmarried children under 18 (including adopted and step-children in custody). In some cases also dependent parents and adult children who cannot support themselves for health reasons (Article 108).
Sponsor evidence
Show approved residence, family ties, stable and regular means, accommodation, health insurance for all, and certified passport copies.
- Health insurance is needed for everyone
- Source: Article 110
Official wording
Approved residence, family ties, stable and regular means for the family, accommodation, health insurance for all, and certified passport copies (Article 110).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFamily of citizens
- Document checklistApplication Form No. 2
- FeesAdministrative fee (application form)
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Other routes to North Macedonia
- Visit & tourismVisa-free stay and short-stay visa
- StudyTemporary residence for study
- Work permitsTemporary residence for work
- Permanent residencePermanent residence
- CitizenshipCitizenship by naturalisation
