I am an Indian student in Germany. As far as I know, students hold a Schengen Visa Type D. I have my visa extended until 2018. I have a friend from Macedonia I would like to visit soon. I checked up on the website of Macedonia and found this:
Entry in the Republic of Macedonia for Schengen Visa Holders
Citizens of the following countries are not required to have entry visa for the Republic of Macedonia:
EU member countries and signatories of the Schengen Agreement
have the right to enter the Republic of Macedonia with a valid ID card.
Third countries with permanent stay in an EU member country or signatory country of the Schengen Agreement
may stay in the Republic of Macedonia for up to 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry to the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, and the total amount of the subsequent stays in the Republic of Macedonia must not be longer than 3 (three) months within a six-months period, starting from the date of the first entry.
Third countries with multiple entry short stay Schengen visa type C valid at least 5 (five) days beyond the intended stay in the Republic of Macedonia.
may stay in the Republic of Macedonia for up to 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry to the territory of the Republic of Macedonia, and the total amount of the subsequent stays in the Republic of Macedonia must not be longer than 3 (three) months within a six-months period, starting from the date of the first entry.
I do not fall under category 1 or 3 is what I believe. Do I fall under category 2 (I cannot understand this statement completely)? Or do I have to get a visa prior to traveling to Macedonia?
Also, do I have to get an invite letter from my friend in case immigration officials ask me for anything on arrival?
And will my passport be stamped on entry and exit?