China and North Macedonia have established diplomatic relations for a long time, and China is North Macedonia's fourth largest trading partner. The economic and trade exchanges between China and North Macedonia are close. Do you need a visa to go to North Macedonia? Why are some people exempt from visa requirements for North Macedonia?
1. Diplomatic and official (government) personnel from China and North Macedonia are exempt from visa requirements. In 2018, China and North Macedonia signed the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Macedonia on Mutual Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Official (Government) Passports.
2. Ordinary travelers between China and North Macedonia need to apply for a visa. Citizens holding ordinary passports from both countries are generally required to obtain a visa to enter the other country.
3. Chinese citizens holding a valid Schengen Type C multiple-entry visa, a valid UK visa, a Canadian visa, or a US visa, with a visa validity period exceeding 5 days beyond their stay in North Macedonia, can enter North Macedonia without a visa. Each entry cannot exceed 15 days, and the total stay within 6 months from the first entry cannot exceed 90 days.
4. Chinese citizens holding long-term or permanent residence permits and student, business, or work visas from EU or Schengen countries, as well as Type A, B transit visas and Type C single or double-entry visas from Schengen countries, must also apply for a North Macedonia visa to enter North Macedonia if they do not possess the visas mentioned in point 3.
"Reminders for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports traveling to North Macedonia regarding visa requirements"
China and North Macedonia have signed the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Macedonia on Mutual Exemption from Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Official (Government) Passports. Citizens holding ordinary passports from both countries are generally required to obtain a visa to enter the other country, but those holding the following visas may be conditionally exempt from the North Macedonia visa requirement:
1. Chinese citizens holding a valid Schengen Type C multiple-entry visa, a valid UK visa, a Canadian visa, or a US visa, with a visa validity period exceeding 5 days beyond their stay in North Macedonia, can enter North Macedonia without a visa. Each entry cannot exceed 15 days, and the total stay within 6 months from the first entry cannot exceed 90 days.
2. Special reminder: Based on cases handled by our embassy, Chinese citizens holding long-term or permanent residence permits and student, business, or work visas from EU or Schengen countries, as well as Type A, B transit visas and Type C single or double-entry visas from Schengen countries, must also apply for a North Macedonia visa to enter North Macedonia if they do not possess the visas mentioned in the first category.
The Embassy of China in North Macedonia wishes you a smooth entry and a pleasant stay in North Macedonia!