North Macedonia has an investment linked route to citizenship, but its track record is contested. This page sets out the reported costs and the open questions you should weigh.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Two investment options have been reported. One is an investment of about EUR 200,000 held for at least two years in an approved private investment fund. The other is a larger direct investment, reported around EUR 400,000, in new facilities that create jobs for at least ten people. These are the headline capital figures rather than the full cost. Confirm the current options and amounts with the official authority.
Beyond the capital, applicants face state and processing charges and the cost of the approvals that the law requires. The published detail on these official charges has been limited, which is part of why the route is treated with caution. Do not assume a figure that the authority has not published.
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The most important point on cost is not a number. Reporting indicates that few if any applicants have actually received a passport through the contribution route since it began, and that information on approvals and approved funds is not published as openly as in long established programmes. Weigh that uncertainty heavily. Build any budget only from figures the official authority confirms in writing, and treat promised timelines with care.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment fund route | Around EUR 200,000 (reported) | Held for at least two years in an approved fund |
| Direct investment route | Around EUR 400,000 (reported) | New facilities creating jobs for at least ten people |
| State and processing charges | Confirm with the official authority | Published detail is limited |
| Track record | Not a cost, but a risk | Few confirmed passports reported through the route |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Its track record is contested. Reporting questions how many people have actually obtained citizenship through it. Confirm the current position with the authority before acting.
Reported options are about EUR 200,000 in an approved fund held for two years, or about EUR 400,000 in a job creating direct investment. Verify with the authority.
Citizenship matters fall to the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia, within the wider government framework. Confirm current rules on the official channel.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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