The North Macedonia Consulate General in Italy is an official diplomatic mission of North Macedonia, located in Venice. It provides visa information, North Macedonia passport services, consular assistance and support for North Macedonia citizens living in Italy and travelers heading to North Macedonia.
The Consulate General of North Macedonia in Venice is part of North Macedonia's consular network in Italy. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the Venice region, working alongside the main North Macedonia mission in Rome.
Citizens and residents of Italy traveling to North Macedonia come here for visa guidance and application requirements. North Macedonia citizens living in Italy rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
North Macedonia operates 2 missions in Italy, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
This consulate general is one of 2 North Macedonia missions in Italy. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of Italy in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Apply for a North Macedonia visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The consulate general provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Italy, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for North Macedonia citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for North Macedonia citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Italy. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the North Macedonia and Italy legal systems.
Registration of life events for North Macedonia nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for North Macedonia citizens involved in legal proceedings in Italy.
Entry requirements for North Macedonia depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official North Macedonia immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical North Macedonia visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the North Macedonia authorities is always the final word.
The consulate general may close on Italy public holidays as well as North Macedonia national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call + 39 041 532 02 82 / + 39 041 532 72 80 during office hours, email venice@mfa.gov.mk, or check the official website for contact forms.
The consulate general is located at Via Linghindal, 5, 30172 Maestre, Venezia, Italy
Contact the consulate general or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official North Macedonia immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:30–17:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for North Macedonia citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 113 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at + 39 041 532 02 82 / + 39 041 532 72 80 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.