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North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment for Turkish Nationals

This page explains how citizenship of North Macedonia by investment is presented for Turkish nationals, the qualifying routes, and where to confirm the current rules.

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Reference
Official authorityGovernment of the Republic of North Macedonia
ProgrammeNorth Macedonia Citizenship
For nationalityTurkish
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 15 June 2026.

Eligibility for Turkish nationals

North Macedonia grants citizenship for an economic interest under its nationality law, and the route is open in principle to applicants of most nationalities, including Turkish nationals. There is no separate exclusion published for Turkey, but every file is decided case by case and subject to background and source of funds checks.

Turkey permits its citizens to hold another nationality, and North Macedonia does not require you to renounce your Turkish citizenship to be naturalised through this route. Confirm both positions in writing before you commit, since rules on dual nationality can change.

Routes

Two investment pathways are described in public guidance. The first is a subscription of EUR 200,000 into an approved private investment fund, held for at least two years. The second is a direct investment of EUR 400,000 into a new facility that employs at least ten people on an open ended basis, with hospitality excluded.

Reporting on the lower fund route has noted that approvals under it have been limited, so treat its availability as something to verify with the authority rather than assume. Do not rely on a figure or a route until the official source confirms it applies to your situation.

Timeline

Public guidance points to a processing window of roughly six to eight months once a complete file is submitted, though timing varies with due diligence and the volume of applications. Treat any timeline as indicative and confirm it with the official authority.

Costs

The qualifying investment is the largest line, and government, legal and due diligence costs sit on top. Use the table as an indicative guide only and confirm every figure with the official source before you act.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Investment fund subscriptionEUR 200,000Held at least two years in an approved private investment fund
Direct business investmentEUR 400,000New facility employing at least ten people, hospitality excluded
Government and due diligence feesConfirm the current figure with the official authorityVaries by route and family size

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

Common questions

Can Turkish nationals apply for North Macedonia citizenship by investment?

There is no published exclusion for Turkish nationals, and the route is open in principle. Each application is still assessed individually and subject to checks. Confirm your position with the official authority.

Will I have to give up my Turkish citizenship?

North Macedonia does not require renunciation for this route, and Turkey allows dual nationality. Confirm both positions in writing before you proceed, as rules can change.

How long does the process take?

Public guidance points to roughly six to eight months for a complete file, but timing varies. Confirm the current expectation 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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