About
Why North Macedonia.
North Macedonia operates a low-profile citizenship-by-investment pathway under Article 11 of the Citizenship Law, the "special economic interest" provision. Applications are processed discretionarily by the Ministry of Interior, with annual volume kept deliberately limited.
The minimum contribution is €200,000 to the state budget for a single applicant, or €400,000 via business investment creating at least 10 jobs. Family additions (spouse and dependent children) incur incremental fees.
The North Macedonian passport offers 127 visa-free destinations including the entire Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and most of the Balkans. North Macedonia is a formal EU accession candidate (since 2005), and Macedonian citizens would gain full EU rights upon eventual accession.
For HNWIs seeking the lowest entry point to a European passport without an EU residency requirement, North Macedonia is a compelling but quiet option. There is no physical-presence requirement at any stage.
Investment routes
How the investment works.
2 routes are available. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Donation
Government contribution
From
€200,000
Contribution to the state budget under the special economic-interest provision.
- RecoverableNo, non-refundable
Benefits
What citizenship unlocks.
Schengen-free travel
127 visa-free destinations including the entire Schengen Area.
EU candidate country
North Macedonia is a formal EU accession candidate, with full membership the long-term ambition.
Lowest EU-area threshold
At €200K, the lowest entry point for any European citizenship pathway.
No residency requirement
No physical presence required at any stage.
Eligibility
Who can apply.
Main applicant
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✗Not born in: IR, KP
Family members eligible
- ✓Spouse
- ✓Children
Process
How it works, step by step.
Total: ~3-4 months for clean files.
- 1
Engagement
2-4 weeksKYC pre-screening and special-interest application preparation.
- 2
Investment
4 weeksContribution to the state budget or business investment confirmed.
- 3
Application submission
2 weeksFiles lodged with the Ministry of Interior.
- 4
Review and approval
8-12 weeksGovernment review under the special economic-interest provision.
- 5
Naturalisation decree
2 weeksNaturalisation decree issued; passport issued.
Documents
What you'll need to prepare.
8 documents required. All must be apostilled and (where applicable) translated.
- 1Notarized passport copy
- 2Birth and marriage certificates (apostilled)
- 3Police clearance
- 4Medical certificate
- 5Investment confirmation
- 6Source-of-funds documentation
- 7Photographs
- 8Macedonian-language certified document translations
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is this an official program?
When will North Macedonia join the EU?
Why is this not better known?
Do I need to visit Macedonia?
Is the citizenship the same as native-born?
Legal basis
Law on Citizenship of the Republic of North Macedonia, Article 11 (special economic interest provision)
