French Embassy in Skopje
Embassy 
France Skopje, North Macedonia
- Address
- 165 rue Aleksandrov Todor, 1000 Skopje
- Phone
- +389 2 3244300
- Website
- mk.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +389 2 3244313
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 February 2025
France’s embassy to North Macedonia is in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, at 165 rue Aleksandrov Todor, 1000 Skopje. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–12:30. North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Skopje
| Monday | 09:30–12:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in North Macedonia
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Saint Clement of Ohrid Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Skopje is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–12:30.
France visa for North Macedonian citizens
North MacedoniaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of North Macedonia
FranceNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of France
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 27 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| 2024 | 27 | 22 | 2 | 8.3% | 45.5% |
| 2025 | 30 | 24 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.8% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Skopje received 30 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 24. 5 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.2%. In 2024 it had been 8.3%: the rate rose by 8.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (27).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 8.3% (2024) to 17.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in North Macedonia, 5.2% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 10th largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 20.8% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of North Macedonia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in SkopjeTodor Aleksandrov No.165, 1000 Skopje
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Embassy of Qatar in SkopjeСлавејко Арсов 81А, 1000 Cкoпje
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Embassy of Czech Republic in SkopjeПериша Савелиќ 3, 1000 Cкoпje
France’s other missions in North Macedonia
Besides the French embassy in Skopje, France has 1 other mission in North Macedonia. Consulates: Bitola. North Macedonia in turn has 2 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Skopje
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Skopje.
Address and contact
Address: 165 rue Aleksandrov Todor, 1000 Skopje. The record for the French embassy in Skopje includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to North Macedonia
No visa is needed by French citizens for North Macedonia, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Skopje is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Skopje for public holidays in North Macedonia are Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Skopje
Current procedures for the French embassy in Skopje, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Skopje
The French embassy in Skopje has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Skopje?
The French embassy in Skopje is at 165 rue Aleksandrov Todor, 1000 Skopje.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Skopje?
The French embassy in Skopje is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–12:30.
Is the French Embassy in Skopje open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Skopje do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Skopje closed?
The French embassy in Skopje closes on North Macedonia’s public holidays, the next being Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for France?
North Macedonian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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