German Embassy in Skopje
Embassy 
Germany Skopje, North Macedonia
- Address
- Леринска 59, 1000 Cкoпje
- Phone
- +389 2 3093900
- info@skopje.diplo.de
- Website
- skopje.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67272
Head of mission: Petra Drexler, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 13 October 2025
The German embassy in Skopje stands at Леринска 59, 1000 Cкoпje, in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Skopje
| Monday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Allgemeine Öffnungszeiten: Montag – Donnerstag: 08:00 – 12:00 Uhr und 14:00 – 16:00 Uhr Freitag: 08:00 – 12:00 Uhr Tel.: +389 2 3093 900 Fax: +49 30 1817 67272
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 Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Skopje is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for North Macedonian citizens
North MacedoniaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of North Macedonia
GermanyNorth Macedonia Visa-free, 90 days North Macedonia visa for citizens of Germany
North Macedonian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 99 | 40 | 28.8% | 97.0% |
| 2024 | 179 | 130 | 48 | 27.0% | 99.2% |
| 2025 | 102 | 74 | 26 | 26.0% | 95.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Skopje received 102 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 74. 26 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.0%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 27.0%. Applications fell by 43% compared with 2024 (179).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.0% (2025) to 28.8% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in North Macedonia, 5.2% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 6th largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. 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 Croatia in SkopjeБукурешка 91, 1000 Cкoпje
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Honorary Consulate of Australia in SkopjeЛондонска 11б, Скопје
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Embassy of Austria in SkopjeМиле Поп Јорданов 8, 1000 Cкoпje
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Embassy of Iran in SkopjeМиле Поп Јорданов 12, 1000 Cкoпje
Germany’s other missions in North Macedonia
The German embassy in Skopje is the only mission of Germany in North Macedonia on record. North Macedonia in turn has 8 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Bonn.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Skopje
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Skopje. The head of mission on record is Petra Drexler, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Леринска 59, 1000 Cкoпje. The record for the German embassy in Skopje includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to North Macedonia
German citizens can visit North Macedonia without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Skopje is closed
Expect the German embassy in Skopje to be shut on Saint Clement of Ohrid Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Skopje
Current procedures for the German embassy in Skopje, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Skopje
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Skopje there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Skopje?
The German embassy in Skopje is at Леринска 59, 1000 Cкoпje.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Skopje?
The German embassy in Skopje is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Skopje open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Skopje do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Skopje closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do North Macedonian citizens need a visa for Germany?
North Macedonian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
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