Entry in Macedonia for Schengen Visa Holders
I am an Indian student in Germany. As far as I know, students hold a Schengen Visa Type D. I have my visa extended until 2018. I have a friend from Macedonia I would like to visit soon. I checked up on the website of Macedonia and found this:
Entry in the Republic of Macedonia for Schengen Visa Holders
Citizens of the following countries are not required to have entry visa for the Republic of Macedonia:
EU member countries and signatories of the Schengen Agreement
have the right to enter the Republic of Macedonia with a valid ID card.
Third countries with permanent stay in an EU member country or signatory country of the Schengen Agreement
may stay in the Republic of Macedonia for up to 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry to the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, and the total amount of the subsequent stays in the Republic of Macedonia must not be longer than 3 (three) months within a six-months period, starting from the date of the first entry.
Third countries with multiple entry short stay Schengen visa type C valid at least 5 (five) days beyond the intended stay in the Republic of Macedonia.
may stay in the Republic of Macedonia for up to 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry to the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, and the total amount of the subsequent stays in the Republic of Macedonia must not be longer than 3 (three) months within a six-months period, starting from the date of the first entry.
I do not fall under category 1 or 3 is what I believe. Do I fall under category 2 (I cannot understand this statement completely)? Or do I have to get a visa prior to traveling to Macedonia?
Also, do I have to get an invite letter from my friend in case immigration officials ask me for anything on arrival?
And will my passport be stamped on entry and exit?
Best Answer
I have just come across this update and thought of adding it as an answer for people looking for the information now. The Macedonian website now has an extra point in addition to the three points above:
Third countries with temporary stay in an EU member country or signatory country of the Schengen Agreement may stay up to 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry to the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia and the total amount of the subsequent stays must not be longer than 90 days in any 180-day period.
So I suppose, now, even people with Aufenthaltstitel, the temporary residence permit, or the permit with an expiry date or Blue Card can now visit Macedonia.
Link: http://www.mfa.gov.mk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134&Itemid=662&lang=en
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Can you enter Macedonia with a Schengen visa?
Holders of a valid Type "C" multiple entry visa or Residence Permit for the Schengen Area may enter North Macedonia for up to 15 days visa free.Which countries can you enter with a Schengen visa?
These countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.Do I need visa to enter Macedonia?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Valid U.S. passports are required for travel to North Macedonia. Visas are not required for tourist or business trips of less than 90 days within a six-month period.Is Macedonia open for travel?
The Department of State has issued a Level 1 Travel Advisory for North Macedonia: Exercise Normal precautions. This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in any international travel.Visa Free Entry of 11 Countries on Schengen Visa
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