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 — full EU membership ambition long-term.
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)
