China Embassy Skopje

Before your visit

• Consular section: e-mail skopje@csm.mfa.gov.cn (according to the Diplomatic List of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia (16 October 2026)).

About the Embassy of China in North Macedonia

The ambassador is Jiang Xiaoyan, according to the Diplomatic List of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia (16 October 2026), which gives 6 November 2025 as the date credentials were presented. The office is in the capital, Skopje, about 16 km in a straight line from Skopje International Airport.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for North Macedonia?

Holders of ordinary Chinese passports need a visa for North Macedonia, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia; holders of diplomatic, official and public-affairs passports are exempt. Holders of a residence permit of an EU or Schengen state, or of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, may stay up to 15 days per entry (at most 90 days in any 180-day period); in 2026 the same applies to holders of a valid multiple-entry UK, US or Canadian visa (visa requirements).

Documents checklist

What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:

Renewing a Chinese passport abroad

• Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
• Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
• Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
• A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
• Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
• Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Other consulates and embassies in Skopje

56 other countries are represented in Skopje, among them: Croatia (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Guinea (honorary), Hungary (embassy), Iceland (honorary), Indonesia (honorary), Israel (honorary), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Latvia (honorary), South Korea (honorary). The full list of all 57 missions is on the overview page for North Macedonia.

Closing days

North Macedonia has eleven public holidays for all citizens, among them Orthodox Christmas (7 January), the first day of Ramadan Bayram, Orthodox Easter Monday, Ilinden (2 August) and Independence Day (8 September); when one falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is off. The embassy may also close on China’s national day (1 October).

Emergency assistance

In North Macedonia, dial 192 for the police, 194 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade (Government of Canada travel information). North Macedonian citizens who need help in China can contact the Embassy of North Macedonia in Beijing, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, or the hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia (08:00–22:00, +389 75 273 732, globalsos@mfa.gov.mk).