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05/17/2025

Constitution of the Republic of North Macedonia

Year: 1991

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.sobranie.mk/the-constitution-of-the-republic-of-macedonia-ns_article-constitution-of-the-republic-of-north-macedonia.nspx
Description

The Constitution of North Macedonia, enacted in 1991, establishes the country as a democratic parliamentary republic committed to human rights and the rule of law. Article 29 expands on key provisions relating to foreigners, stating that "foreign subjects enjoy freedoms and rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the Republic of Macedonia, under conditions regulated by law and international agreements." It also states that North Macedonia grants the right of asylum to foreign individuals and stateless persons due to their democratic political convictions or activities.

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of North Macedonia - Generic

Constitution of the Republic of North Macedonia - Generic

Article 29 - Right to Asylum

Foreign subjects enjoy freedoms and rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the Republic of Macedonia, under conditions regulated by law and international agreements. The Republic guarantees the right of asylum to foreign subjects and stateless persons expelled because of democratic political convictions and activities. Extradition of a foreign subject can be carried out only on the basis of a ratified international agreement and on the principle of reciprocity. A foreign subject cannot be extradited for political criminal offences. Acts of terrorism are not regarded as political criminal offences.