North Macedonia has a citizenship by investment framework in law, but its track record is very limited and contested. This page sets out the reported position for Chinese nationals and names the official authority.
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.
The framework is described as open to applicants regardless of nationality, subject to due diligence, which would include Chinese nationals. There is no reported nationality specific bar for Chinese applicants.
Eligibility turns on passing due diligence and making a qualifying contribution or investment. Because the route has rarely completed in practice, confirm the current eligibility and processing position directly with the official authority before acting.
Two routes are reported. One is a contribution of EUR 200,000 to a state approved fund. The other is an investment of EUR 400,000 into a new business that creates at least ten jobs.
Reporting also cites separate government fees, commonly described as EUR 50,000 for the main applicant, EUR 20,000 for a spouse and EUR 10,000 for each dependent child under eighteen. Amounts and the structure of the route have been described inconsistently across sources, so confirm the current routes and fees with the official authority.
No reliable processing timeline can be quoted, because reporting indicates few or no completed grants under the route. Several applications are described as only pre approved, meaning the applicant passed due diligence but had not completed the investment.
Given the limited track record, treat any quoted timeline with caution and confirm the realistic current position with the official authority before committing funds.
The headline cost is the qualifying contribution or business investment, on top of the reported government fees that scale with family size. Budget also for due diligence, legal and translation costs. We do not name or rank firms. To compare vetted independent advisors who can assess whether this contested route is realistic, use Get Matched below.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution to a state approved fund | EUR 200,000 | Reported as held or contributed, descriptions vary |
| Business investment route | EUR 400,000 | New business creating at least ten jobs |
| Government fee, main applicant | EUR 50,000 | Confirm current figure with the official authority |
| Government fee, dependants | From EUR 10,000 per person | Spouse and children, amounts vary |
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.
Reporting indicates very few or no completed grants under the route, with several cases only pre approved. Treat it as contested and confirm the current position with the official authority.
The framework is described as open regardless of nationality subject to due diligence, with no reported bar for Chinese nationals. Confirm the current eligibility with the official authority.
Reporting cites a EUR 200,000 fund contribution or a EUR 400,000 business investment, plus government fees that scale with family size. Confirm the current figures with the official authority.
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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