From North Macedonia to Germany
Entry & visa rule
Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.
As a Western Balkans state, you also benefit from the Western Balkans Regulation — any job without a qualification requirement. Read more →
Popular paths for your nationality
Western Balkans Rule
Nationals of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia can take ANY job in G…
§ 18a AufenthGSkilled Worker (Vocational, § 18a)
Work permit for people with a recognised vocational qualification (at least 2 years of training) — nurses, ele…
§ 16a AufenthGAusbildung Visa
Come to Germany for paid dual vocational training (Ausbildung) — you earn a salary from day one (typically €90…
§§ 20a, 20b AufenthGOpportunity Card
A 12-month residence permit to come to Germany and look for a job — without a job offer. You qualify either as…
Frequently asked questions
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.
Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?
Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.
Last verified: 21 July 2026