A short read on the North Macedonia economic citizenship route in 2026, what the rules describe and the open questions investors should weigh.
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.
Reports through 2025 and into 2026 describe North Macedonia reactivating its economic citizenship route after an earlier suspension. The legal basis sits in the citizenship law under the heading of economic interest.
Despite the reactivation reports, independent confirmation of passports actually granted through this route is limited, which is why we treat the status as contested rather than plainly open.
Public descriptions cite two options, a placement for at least two years in a licensed private investment fund, or a larger direct investment into new business facilities that create a stated number of permanent jobs.
Amounts and procedures are set by the state. Confirm the binding terms and whether applications are being accepted and completed with the Ministry of Interior.
Watch for clear official confirmation that the route is processing and issuing, named designated funds or projects, and published fees. Until those are visible, the gap between marketing and verified delivery is the central risk.
Verify the current position with the official authority and a licensed professional before committing funds.
Treat them as unverified. Given the questions over actual issuance, confirm any timeline directly with the Ministry of Interior before acting.
No. North Macedonia is an EU candidate, not a member, so its passport does not grant European Union free movement.
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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