IrelandNorth Macedonia
Irish passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026
Visa-free
Nothing to arrange. All nationals of EU Member States do not need a visa to enter North Macedonia.
90
days
max stay per entry
0
visa fee
free entry
1
document
your valid passport
0
forms
no application, no appointment
Policy note
May enter with a valid national identity card.
90 days within any 180-day period.
Entering North Macedonia on an Irish passport
- Travel with your valid Irish passport - no visa, no application.
North Macedonia visa types
Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Medical TreatmentMedical
~$76
Permits entry into North Macedonia for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or accommodation in nursing homes.
Long-stay D visa sub-category for medical purposes. Covers medical treatment and accommodation in nursing/care homes. Requires prior approval of temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Family ReunionFamily
~$76
Permits entry into North Macedonia for family reunification with a North Macedonian citizen or a foreign national legally residing in the country.
Long-stay D visa sub-category for family reunion. Also extends to close family members of North Macedonian citizens. Requires prior approval of temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Persons of Macedonian OriginFamily
~$76
Permits foreign nationals of Macedonian origin (ethnic Macedonian descent) to enter North Macedonia to obtain temporary residence on a facilitated basis.
Long-stay D visa sub-category. The MFA 'Types of entry visas' page lists 'persons of Macedonian origin' as a distinct ground for temporary residence, separate from ordinary family reunion (also listed alongside close family members of Macedonian citizens and children born in the country to foreign parents). Requires prior approval of temporary residence from the Ministry of Interior. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Study / Student ExchangeStudent
~$76
Permits entry for the purpose of studying, enrolling in educational institutions, or participating in international student exchange programmes in North Macedonia.
Long-stay D visa sub-category for study. Covers study, participation in international student exchange programmes, and specialisation, vocational and practical training. Requires prior approval of temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - WorkWork
~$76
Permits entry into North Macedonia for the purpose of taking up employment. Requires prior approval of a temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior.
Long-stay D visa sub-category for work purposes. Must have prior approval of temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior before applying. Also covers vocational training and practical training. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page. A separate work permit from the Employment Service Agency is required before employment.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Property Owner (EU/OECD nationals)Investment
multiple entry~$76valid 365d
Permits EU and OECD nationals who own property in North Macedonia (valued at minimum EUR 40,000) to apply for a long-stay visa leading to temporary residence.
Restricted to EU and OECD nationals. Property must be an apartment, residential building, or house valued at a minimum of EUR 40,000. Temporary residence issued for up to 1 year and can be renewed annually. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); the EUR 40,000 is the qualifying property value, not a fee. Path to permanent residence/citizenship not specified in official sources reviewed.
Official page โLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Scientific Research / Volunteering / HumanitarianOther
~$76
Permits entry for scientific-research activities, volunteering, or humanitarian reasons in North Macedonia.
Long-stay D visa covering scientific-research activities, volunteering, and humanitarian reasons. Requires prior approval of temporary residence permit from the Ministry of Interior. Long-stay (D) visa fee is 70 EUR (approximately 76 USD); 35 EUR for children aged 6-12, per the MFA visa application procedure page.
Official page โShort-Stay Transit Visa (Type C - Transit)Other
5 dayssingle entry~$65
Specifically for transit through North Macedonia territory (not airport-only), permitting a short stay of up to 5 days while transiting between countries.
This is a sub-category of the Type C visa specifically issued for transit. Maximum stay is 5 days. Fee is 60 EUR. Must be applied for at a North Macedonian embassy or consulate abroad.
Official page โNorth Macedonia visa for Irish citizens - FAQ
Do Irish citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?
No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in North Macedonia?
Irish passport holders can stay in North Macedonia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Irish citizens need for North Macedonia?
A valid passport is all Irish citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days).
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