North Macedonia•EuropeCitizenship by Investment
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
40,000 EUR
Stay Duration
5 to 6 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Citizenship through investment program. While officially established in 2016, the program currently remains on hold and not accepting applications. Requires EUR 200,000 fund investment or EUR 400,000 direct business investment.
The Citizenship by Investment program was officially established in 2016 but has not been accepting applications. It offers citizenship through investment of either EUR 200,000 in a private government-approved development fund or EUR 400,000 in new business facilities creating 10+ jobs. Applicants can include spouses and dependent children. Processing time was approximately 4 months when active.
Annual Visa Allocation
1,000 visas per year
The program is limited to 1,000 applicants for the investment fund route.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
200,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From home country
Proof of funds
Bank statements and source of investment capital
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance from all countries of residence
Financial disclosure
Full financial background and source of wealth documentation
Business plan
If choosing EUR 400,000 direct investment option
OptionalInvestment fund documentation
If choosing EUR 200,000 fund investment option
OptionalHealth insurance
Valid coverage
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Advantages
- Direct citizenship pathway
- No residency requirement
- Can include spouse and dependents
- Low corporate tax (10%)
- EU location
Considerations
- Program currently on hold - not accepting applications
- Requires significant capital investment
- Business investment option requires job creation
- Fund investment locked for minimum 2 years
Application Process
Verify program status
Check with Ministry whether program is accepting applications (currently on hold)
Choose investment option
Select either EUR 200,000 fund investment or EUR 400,000 direct business investment
Prepare documentation
Gather passport, proof of funds, business plan (if applicable), background documents
Submit citizenship application
Application to Ministry of Interior with investment documents
Investment verification
Ministry verifies investment and source of funds
Citizenship approval
If approved, North Macedonian citizenship is granted
Receive citizenship certificate
Official citizenship documentation issued
Application Forms
Citizenship by Investment Application
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