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North Macedonia Posted worker permit
First stay: 2 yrs
Temporary residence for posted workers (Law on Foreigners Arts. 90-91)
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Key facts
Posted worker permit is a work route for North Macedonia. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MKD 4,000 ≈ $73 · +2 more
- Processing
- 30 working days
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 3 government fees listed below; decision: 30 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesMKD 4,000 ≈ $73 · +2 more
- MKD 4,000 (≈ $73)Payment listed in the document list for the permit (nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo pay only this amount).
- MKD 2,150 (≈ $39)Second payment listed in the document list for the permit (not charged to nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo).
- MKD 50 (≈ $1)Administrative tax stamp on the application form.
Renewal2 years max in total
Postings for services last up to 180 days and postings to a branch up to two years.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Permanent residence is not granted on this type of temporary stay.
Processing30 working days
The Ministry decides within 30 working days if the application is filed with it in North Macedonia, or 60 working days if filed through an embassy or consulate; this can be extended by up to 30 working days.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
File with the Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia, or through a North Macedonian diplomatic or consular mission abroad together with the D visa application.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 2 years in total
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a job offer from an employer in North Macedonia
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant has worked for the foreign employer for at least one year, or six months for trainees, and is registered in social insurance there.
- The foreign company has a contract with a client in North Macedonia, or a registered branch or unit in the Central Register.
- Postings for contracted services run up to 180 days; postings to a branch run up to two years.
What you must show and pay3
- A fee of MKD 4,000 (≈ $73) · Payment listed in the document list for the permit (nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo pay only this amount).
- A fee of MKD 2,150 (≈ $39) · Second payment listed in the document list for the permit (not charged to nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo).
- A fee of MKD 50 (≈ $1) · Administrative tax stamp on the application form.
Documents3
- Act of posting, contract with the local client, proof of one year of employment and social insurance by the foreign employer.
- Bilingual social insurance form under a bilateral treaty, or proof of social and health insurance.
- Passport, proof of accommodation and clean criminal record.
Steps1
- The Employment Agency issues an opinion within the quota set for posted workers.
After you arrive1
- Workers of strategic-partner companies can be posted for the project period, up to one year with extension.
What happens at day 183
How North Macedonia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years in total
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month periodStaying 183 or more days continuously or with breaks in any 12-month period makes a person resident for personal income tax.
- Foreign-source income
Residents of North Macedonia pay a flat 10% personal income tax on income earned in the country and abroad; for salary the tax base is gross pay minus the 28% employee contributions and a tax reduction of MKD 10,932 (≈ $200) a month (MKD 131,184 (≈ $2,400) a year in 2026).
All tax rules for North Macedonia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Bilingual social insurance form under a bilateral treaty, or proof of social and health insurance
- Accommodation
Passport, proof of accommodation and clean criminal record
- Police certificate and civil documents
Passport, proof of accommodation and clean criminal record
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence for employees of a foreign company sent to North Macedonia to deliver a service to a local client or to work in the company's local branch, within the posted-worker quota. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of MKD 4,000 (≈ $73) · Payment listed in the document list for the permit (nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo pay only this amount). 3
- A fee of MKD 2,150 (≈ $39) · Second payment listed in the document list for the permit (not charged to nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo). 3
- A fee of MKD 50 (≈ $1) · Administrative tax stamp on the application form. 3
Requirements
- Applicant has worked for the foreign employer for at least one year, or six months for trainees, and is registered in social insurance there. 1
- The foreign company has a contract with a client in North Macedonia, or a registered branch or unit in the Central Register. 1 3
- Postings for contracted services run up to 180 days; postings to a branch run up to two years. 2 1
- Act of posting, contract with the local client, proof of one year of employment and social insurance by the foreign employer. 3
- Bilingual social insurance form under a bilateral treaty, or proof of social and health insurance. 3
- Passport, proof of accommodation and clean criminal record. 3
- The Employment Agency issues an opinion within the quota set for posted workers. 1
- Workers of strategic-partner companies can be posted for the project period, up to one year with extension. 2
Stay
- Postings for services up to 180 days; postings to a branch up to two years.
- First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to foreigners generally.
Work
Work only for the posting employer on the contracted service.
Family
Family reunification is recognised for holders of a one-year temporary residence for work (Art. 107); a posting for services of up to 180 days may not meet that condition.
Official sources
- Law on Foreigners, editorial consolidated text (Official Gazette 97/18, 108/19, 294/21, 284/23) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia (editorial consolidated texts), via the Ministry of Digital Transformation portal · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2023
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette 193/2025) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia No. 193/2025 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-09-18
- Documents required for posted workers, first application · Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia · checked 2026-10-11
Posted worker permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posted worker permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Work permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Researcher permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Seasonal work permit | – | 9 mo | – |
| Strategic project worker | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Posted worker permit?
A fee of MKD 4,000 (≈ $73). Payment listed in the document list for the permit (nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo pay only this amount). A fee of MKD 2,150 (≈ $39). Second payment listed in the document list for the permit (not charged to nationals of Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo). A fee of MKD 50 (≈ $1). Administrative tax stamp on the application form.
How long can I stay on the Posted worker permit?
Postings for services up to 180 days; postings to a branch up to two years.
How long does the Posted worker permit take to process?
The Ministry decides within 30 working days if the application is filed with it in North Macedonia, or 60 working days if filed through an embassy or consulate; this can be extended by up to 30 working days.
Can I work on the Posted worker permit?
Limited. Work only for the posting employer on the contracted service.
Can I bring my family on the Posted worker permit?
Family reunification is recognised for holders of a one-year temporary residence for work (Art.
Does the Posted worker permit lead to permanent residence in North Macedonia?
Time on the Posted worker permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in North Macedonia.
How are Posted worker permit holders taxed in North Macedonia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Posted worker permit. The standard rules apply: Residents of North Macedonia pay a flat 10% personal income tax on income earned in the country and abroad; for salary the tax base is gross pay minus the 28% employee contributions and a tax reduction of MKD 10,932 (≈ $200) a month (MKD 131,184 (≈ $2,400) a year in 2026). Non-residents pay on income earned in North Macedonia.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Law on Foreigners, editorial consolidated text (Official Gazette 97/18, 108/19, 294/21, 284/23) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia (editorial consolidated texts), via the Ministry of Digital Transformation portal · checked 2026-10-11
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette 193/2025) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia No. 193/2025 · checked 2026-10-11
- Documents required for posted workers, first application · Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia · checked 2026-10-11
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