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North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment for Nigerian Nationals

North Macedonia has a citizenship by investment framework, but its real world track record is contested. Nigerian citizens considering it should treat published figures with care and confirm the current position with the official authority.

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Reference
Official authorityGovernment of the Republic of North Macedonia, Ministry of the Interior
ProgrammeNorth Macedonia Citizenship
For nationalityNigerian
Information current as ofJune 2026
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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.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 26 May 2026.
Reporting suggests the investment citizenship route has faced implementation problems, with very limited public evidence of passports actually issued under it since it was introduced. Treat third party figures with caution and confirm the live position with the Ministry of the Interior.

Eligibility for Nigerian nationals

No public rule was found that excludes Nigerian citizens by nationality from the North Macedonia investment citizenship route. General conditions reported include being over 18, holding a clean criminal record and making a qualifying economic investment that is held for a set period.

Because the programme is contested in practice, eligibility on paper does not guarantee a passport in hand. Confirm what is actually being processed today with the official authority before committing funds.

Routes

The framework has been described as offering an investment into a private investment fund held for a fixed term, or a larger direct investment into a new company that creates local jobs, with some business sectors excluded. The exact thresholds, holding periods and excluded sectors should be confirmed with the Ministry of the Interior rather than taken from advisory summaries, since the route is contested.

Timeline

Promotional materials cite a short processing window, but independent confirmation of completed cases is limited. Do not plan around an advertised timeline. Ask the authority what realistic processing looks like for applications being decided now.

Costs

Beyond any qualifying investment there would be government, due diligence and professional fees. Published amounts vary between sources and the programme is contested, so confirm every figure with the official authority before relying on it.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Qualifying investmentConfirm the current figure with the official authorityRoute is contested in practice
Government and due diligence feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet by the authority
Realistic processing timeConfirm with the official authorityIndependent case evidence is limited

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Ministry of the Interior publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Is North Macedonia citizenship by investment a reliable route for Nigerians?

It is contested. Reporting indicates implementation problems and very limited public evidence of passports issued under the investment route. Confirm the live position with the Ministry of the Interior before acting.

Are Nigerian nationals excluded?

No public nationality exclusion specific to Nigerians was found. The bigger issue is whether the route is functioning in practice, which you should verify directly with the authority.

Who administers it?

Citizenship matters in North Macedonia fall under the Government and the Ministry of the Interior. Always verify current rules with the official authority and a licensed professional.

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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