North Macedonia has a citizenship by investment framework in law, but its practical operation is contested. Lebanese nationals considering it should treat reported figures with caution.
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.
There is no published nationality exclusion for Lebanon under the framework, so Lebanese nationals are not barred on paper. Every applicant would face background and due diligence checks.
Because the route is contested in practice, eligibility on paper does not guarantee a working pathway. Confirm the present position directly with the official authority.
The law describes two options. One is an investment into an approved private fund established under North Macedonia law and held for a set period. The other is a larger direct investment into new facilities that employ a minimum number of people. A yearly cap on approvals has been reported.
Marketing materials cite short timelines, but independent reports question how many passports have actually been issued under the contribution route. Do not rely on advertised timelines. Confirm the current position with the official authority.
Reported minimums are shown below for context only. They are widely cited but not a guarantee that the route operates as described. Confirm each current figure with the official authority.
| Route | Reported minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Approved private investment fund | From EUR 200,000 per adult | Reported holding period of at least two years |
| Direct investment in new facilities | From EUR 400,000 per adult | Reported requirement to employ at least ten people |
| Annual approvals | Reported cap | Verify whether the route is operating before acting |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Government of the Republic of North Macedonia publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
It is contested. The framework exists in law, but independent reporting questions how many passports have been issued under the contribution route. Confirm the present position with the official authority before acting.
There is no published exclusion for Lebanon, but a clear path on paper does not guarantee the route works in practice. Confirm with the official authority.
No. Advertised timelines are not supported by clear evidence of passports issued. Treat all figures with caution and verify 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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