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North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment: Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)

The short version

North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment requires a minimum investment of €200,000 (investment fund route), with residency in ~6–12 months and direct citizenship on approval.

Investment routes compared

Route type	Amount (EUR)	Notes	Primary?
Investment fund	€200,000	€200K into an approved Macedonian investment fund.	Most common
Company shares / equity	€400,000	€400K business investment creating at least 10 Macedonian jobs.

At a glance

€200,000 minimum qualifying investment
~6–12 months expected end-to-end processing
Direct citizenship on approval citizenship timeline
Schengen access travel rights
No minimum stay physical-presence requirement

Physical presence: No residency requirement.

Official program source · Source: North Macedonia Ministry of Interior (secondary industry sources) · Last verified Apr 15, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.

Next review 2026-07-15.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment?

The minimum qualifying investment is €200,000. €200K investment in a private-investment fund, OR €400K creating at least 10 jobs. Qualifying routes: Investment fund (€200,000); Company shares / equity (€400,000) Most applicants use the Investment fund route (€200,000).

How long does the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment take to process?

Expected end-to-end processing is ~6–12 months. Longer than Caribbean peers. Limited volume means processing infrastructure is less polished.

Can I get citizenship through the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment, and when?

This programme grants direct citizenship on approval. Direct citizenship. North Macedonian passport offers visa-free access to ~125+ countries including Schengen. Dual citizenship permitted. EU candidate country — Macedonian citizenship could become EU citizenship in the event of EU accession (currently no clear timeline).

What is the physical-presence requirement for the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment?

No residency requirement.

Are my spouse and children included in the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment?

Spouse, minor children, adult children in education can be included.

Does the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment grant Schengen access?

Yes. North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment grants Schengen-area travel access.

Is the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment currently open to new applicants?

The programme is currently open. Lesser-known programme with significantly lower profile than Caribbean CBI peers. Limited industry track record.

Who regulates the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment?

North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment is administered by North Macedonia Ministry of Interior (secondary industry sources). The canonical source is https://www.mvr.gov.mk/. Facts last verified 2026-04-15; next review 2026-07-15.

Route type

Amount (EUR)

Notes

Primary?

Investment fund

€200,000

€200K into an approved Macedonian investment fund.

Most common

Company shares / equity

€400,000

€400K business investment creating at least 10 Macedonian jobs.