Family Reunification in North Macedonia
One documented route of this kind in North Macedonia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family Reunion / Close Family of a North Macedonian Citizen
Temporary residence for family reunion or for the close family member of a North Macedonian citizen. Immediate family of NM citizens and family-reunion applicants benefit from 2025 exemptions from proving financial means and health insurance.
- Processing time
- ~2-6 weeks depending on office (practitioner-reported)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit; basic Macedonian required later for PR/general naturalization
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 5 years continuous legal residence (statutory)
- Citizenship
- Naturalization after 8 years codified (7 years reported for 2026); by marriage: 3 years married + 1 year residence
Requirements
- Family relationship to a resident foreigner or NM citizen
- Marriage and/or birth certificates (apostilled/translated)
- Standard residence file (passport, domicile, clean record)
Required Documents
- Marriage certificate and/or birth certificate required
- Valid passport (>=3 months beyond departure) required
- Proof of accommodation/domicile required
- Criminal-record certificate (country of residence, last 12 months) required
Official fees
- Residence permit fee (practitioner-reported) 120 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain entry basis
Enter on a C-visa or visa-free; D visa after MoI decision if required.
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2
Assemble family-relationship documents
Collect marriage/birth certificates plus standard residence file.
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3
Submit to MoI
File at the Ministry of Internal Affairs; cure incomplete documents within 7 days.
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4
Collect card and register address
Collect residence card and register address with local police.