North Macedonia operates an economic citizenship route that has been suspended and restarted more than once. This page sets out the position for Pakistani nationals and points you to the official source.
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 rule that singles out Pakistani nationals for exclusion from the North Macedonia route. Every applicant, whatever their nationality, must clear due diligence, show a clean record and prove the lawful source of the funds used for the investment.
Because the route has been paused before, a Pakistani applicant should treat the operating status as the first thing to confirm. Ask the official source whether applications are being accepted and processed at the time you plan to apply.
Two qualifying routes have been described for this programme. The first is a placement of EUR 200,000 into a private investment fund established under the laws of North Macedonia, held for a defined minimum period. The second is a larger direct business investment of EUR 400,000 into new facilities that create local jobs.
Confirm the exact route conditions, the holding period and the job creation terms with the official authority, since these have changed across versions of the programme.
Promoters have cited a processing window of a few months once an application is complete, but real timelines depend on whether the route is actively running and on the depth of the background checks. Confirm the current timeline with the official source rather than relying on marketing estimates.
The main cost is the qualifying investment itself. Government charges, due diligence fees and professional fees sit on top. Use the table as a checklist of cost lines, not a quote, and confirm every figure before acting.
| Cost line | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fund investment route | EUR 200,000 | Held for a defined minimum period |
| Direct business route | EUR 400,000 | New facilities that create local jobs |
| Government and due diligence fees | Confirm with the official authority | Set by the authorities, subject to change |
| Professional fees | Confirm with the official authority | Vary with the complexity of the case |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, economic citizenship route monitored by the Fund for Innovations and Technology Development publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
There is no published Pakistan specific bar, but the route itself has been suspended in the past. Confirm with the official source whether it is accepting and processing applications before you commit any funds.
Rules on holding more than one nationality differ between countries. Confirm both North Macedonia rules and Pakistani rules on dual nationality with the relevant authorities before you apply.
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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.
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