North Macedonia is outside the EU, so medical recognition is handled under national rules rather than the EU automatic system. Medicine is regulated, so you must have your degree recognised and be registered with the Medical Chamber of North Macedonia and the Ministry of Health before you can practise.

In short: to work as a doctor in North Macedonia, you need your degree recognised by the Medical Chamber of North Macedonia and the Ministry of Health, skills in Macedonian, registration, a job offer, and an employer-linked work and residence permit. There is no automatic recognition in the EU re.

Recognition and Registration

The Medical Chamber of North Macedonia assesses your medical degree in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. You will typically submit your diploma, transcripts, and proof of training and experience in certified translation, and you may need to pass an exam or complete additional requirements before you can register and practise.

Step by Step

• Have your degree recognised by the Medical Chamber of North Macedonia in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
• Reach the required level of Macedonian.
• Register to obtain the licence to practise.
• With a job offer, obtain an employer-linked work and residence permit.

The Work Route

The usual immigration route is an employer-linked work and residence permit. The professional and immigration steps run in parallel, so plan both early.

Salary, Specialisation, and Demand

National or collective agreements set Doctors’ pay in North Macedonia, and it varies by grade, region, and years of experience; specialists earn more than junior doctors. You specialise through structured postgraduate training after full registration. Demand for doctors is strong across much of Europe, so confirm the salary, hours, and contract in writing before accepting a post.

Avoiding Scams

Use only official regulators and ethical recruiters. Legitimate employers and agencies never charge a doctor upfront placement fees; if anyone asks you to pay to be placed, treat it as a likely scam and verify the employer with the Medical Chamber of North Macedonia and the Ministry of Health through official channels.

Official Sources

Confirm the current rules with the Medical Chamber of North Macedonia, the Ministry of Health, and the North Macedonian immigration authority, as procedures, exams, language levels, and fees can change.