Macedonia is a small state formed after the break-up of Yugoslavia. To attract tourists, the authorities of the country went in 2012 to abolish the visa regime with a number of states. In this article we will find out whether a visa is required for Russians in 2015 to visit Macedonia.
Visa to Macedonia for Russians
On March 15, 2015, the visa-free regime for citizens of Russia was extended for another year. This means that to cross the border, tourists need to have a passport, insurance and documents confirming the paying ability of a visitor (credit card or cash). All this will need to be provided at the checkpoint.
But, having got thus in Macedonia , it is necessary to consider that the time of stay in this case is limited - no more than 90 days for 6 months. If the trip is planned for a long (longer than the specified period), Russian citizens should receive a tourist (long-term), guest or business visa. To do this, you should apply to the only embassy in the country, located at: Moscow, ul. Dm.Ulyanova, 16. 16. Where it will be necessary to provide a package of documents and pass an interview.
Documents for a visa to Macedonia
To obtain a Macedonian visa, you will need:
- Application form. It can be filled in advance (in writing or on a computer).
- Photo 3x4 cm, necessarily on a white background. You can bring both color and black and white.
- Passport and photocopy of all pages on which anything is written. It is a prerequisite for it to be valid for 3 more months after the end of the visa.
- Medical insurance policy.
- Documents confirming the purpose of the trip. For tourist - reservation (confirmation of payment) of rooms in the hotel or tourist voucher, for the guest and business - the original invitation.
- Tickets or booking on them.
- A receipt for payment of the consular fee of 12 euros.
- A statement on the status of the bank account or other documents confirming the financial status of the applicant and his ability to pay for a stay in the country. Sponsorship letter can also be used for this purpose.
If your documents are in order and the embassy does not have any additional questions for you, then the visa will be ready in maximum 3 working days. After obtaining permits, you can safely go to conquer the ski resorts of Macedonia or get acquainted with its historical monuments.