India → North Macedonia: do you need a visa?

Short-Stay Visa (Type C, including Transit)

Documents

• Valid travel document (validity at least 3 months beyond the intended stay; issued within the last 10 years; at least two blank pages)
• One colour photograph 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), white background, face clearly visible
• Travel insurance documents (policy issued by a legal insurance entity of the country of residence), covering the entire stay
• Notarized warranty (guarantee) letter or invitation letter by a Macedonian natural or legal person
• Proof of sufficient resources for the stay (credit card and/or bank statement)
• Proof of secured accommodation (covered by the guarantee/invitation letter where it assumes accommodation costs, or separate booking)
• Proof of means of transport and of repatriation or onward travel to a third country
• Evidence of the purpose of the visit and of the intention to return to the country of origin or travel onward
• Proof of paid fees for processing the visa application
• Neatly and legibly completed visa application form

FAQ

How long can I stay on a Type C visa?
Up to 90 days; one transit through the territory may not exceed 5 days.

Can I work in North Macedonia on this visa?
No. A Type C visa does not authorize paid work in North Macedonia; workers need a temporary residence for employment and a Type D entry visa.

Are there exemptions from the Type C requirement?
EU/Schengen nationals enter with an ID card; holders of EU/Schengen residence or a valid multiple-entry Schengen C visa (valid at least 5 days beyond the intended stay) may stay up to 15 days per entry within the 90/180-day limit; a temporary UK/US/Canada multiple-entry visa exemption of up to 15 days applied for 2026 travel.