Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

€60 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Duration of transit

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Allows a foreign citizen to transit through the international transit zone of an airport in North Macedonia without entering the country.

The Type A visa is specifically designed for travelers who need to pass through the international transit area of a North Macedonian airport. It does not grant the holder the right to enter the country or leave the airport's transit zone. Applicants must provide proof of their onward journey and valid documentation for their final destination.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid travel document

Proof of onward travel (flight ticket to final destination)

Entry permits for the destination country

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid travel document

Proof of onward travel

Destination entry permit

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows transit through international zone

Worth Knowing

Does not permit entry into North Macedonia
Holding visa-free status
Possession of valid residence permit for EU/Schengen countries (may exempt)

Application Process

Verify if transit visa is required for nationality

Submit application to nearest diplomatic-consular mission

Provide proof of onward travel

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