26 April 2024 North Macedonia launches portal for nationals of Albania and Serbia under the Agreement on Conditions for Free Access to the Labor Market in the Western Balkans In March 2024, North Macedonia introduced a new online portal for nationals of Albania and Serbia who seek to apply to enter and work in North Macedonia under the Agreement on Conditions for Free Access to the Labor Market in the Western Balkans (i.e., "the Agreement"). Eligible nationals of Albania and Serbia (and not companies) must submit a request under the Agreement via the newly launched online platform. To do so, individuals must create a profile on the Open Balkan online portal of their home country and obtain an Open Balkan ID number. They may submit the request for free access prior to entering North Macedonia, or no later than 90 days from the date of arrival in North Macedonia. Requests will be processed within 30 days of submission. A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details. Document ID: 2024-0862 |
