North Macedonia has a citizenship by investment route set in law, but its operational status has been uncertain, so the position needs careful checking before any commitment.
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.
North Macedonia provides for the grant of citizenship on the basis of economic interest under its citizenship law. The route is associated with Schengen visa free travel for North Macedonian passport holders and is often cited as one of the few European economic citizenship options below the highest price points.
Citizenship decisions in North Macedonia rest with the state. The Ministry of Interior is the official authority for citizenship matters, and the economic route operates through government designated channels.
Public descriptions set out two investment options. One is an investment placed for at least two years in a licensed private investment fund established under North Macedonian law. The other is a larger direct investment into new business facilities that create a stated minimum number of permanent jobs.
Because the operational position has been contested, confirm with the Ministry of Interior whether the route is currently accepting and completing applications before treating either option as available.
Marketing material has cited short processing windows for this route. Given the questions over actual issuance, treat any quoted timeline as unverified until confirmed directly with the official authority.
The figures below reflect publicly cited investment options. They are indicative only. The official authority sets the binding terms and the route status. Confirm before acting.
A North Macedonian passport provides visa free or visa on arrival access to a range of destinations, including Schengen short stays, subject to the rules in force at the time of travel.
North Macedonia is a candidate for European Union membership but is not a member, so a North Macedonian passport does not currently confer European Union free movement rights.
| Route | Investment cited | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment fund | 200,000 euro held for at least two years | Placed in a licensed private investment fund under North Macedonian law |
| Direct business investment | 400,000 euro creating at least ten jobs | Direct investment into new facilities, with stated employment created |
| Government and due diligence fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the state |
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.
Its status is contested. Reports describe it as reactivated, but verified passport issuance under it is limited. Confirm the live position with the Ministry of Interior before committing funds.
No. North Macedonia is an EU candidate country, not a member, so the passport does not grant European Union free movement at this time.
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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