Macedonia Entry with EU-permanent resident card? [duplicate]

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Can i enter Macedonia with a valid EU permanent resident card and a valid Passport? I have heard so much controversy that it is not possible and both possible without a problem?



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According to the Republic of Macedonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs page on Entry in the Republic of Macedonia for Schengen Visa Holders:

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:

  1. EU member countries and signatories of the Schengen Agreement

    have the right to enter the Republic of Macedonia with a valid ID card.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 have highlighted the part that is relevant to you. You state that you are a holder of a permanent resident card and have a valid passport (from your own country of citizenship.) If you were a citizen of a Schengen signatory country you would not need a permanent resident card, therefore I can safely assume you are a citizen of a "third country." In this case, bullet 2 applies to you.

Since you are a citizen of a third country, with a permanent stay in an EU member country (or signatory country of the Schengen Agreement), you may stay in Macedonia for up to 15 days. You will be required to leave Macedonia at the end of that period. You may also revisit as often as you like, in 15 day increments, so long as your total visit time is not longer than 3 months in any 6 month period.




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Can I enter Macedonia with EU ID card?

Nationals of the EU Member States and signatories of the Schengen Agreement DO NOT need a visa to enter the Republic of North Macedonia (and are eligible to enter with a valid national identity card).

Can I enter Macedonia with 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. A temporary residence permit is accepted since February 27th 2019.

Can I travel to Macedonia with UK visa?

Visas. British passport holders don't need a visa to travel to North Macedonia for up to 3 months.

How do I get a residence permit in Macedonia?

By investing in a Macedonian company, you will receive a residence permit within 3 weeks of submitting your application. This permit allows you to ask for permanent residency after 3 years of being a legal resident, and for Macedonian citizenship after 8 years.



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