NORTH MACEDONIA

CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

The North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program enables foreign individuals to invest in the country and seek alternative citizenship through investments in a government-approved fund. North Macedonia has one of Europe's most appealing and business-friendly Citizenship Investment Program. However, it's worth noting that only a limited number of individuals, specifically 1,000 applicants worldwide, will be accepted into the program. North Macedonia is a member of NATO, and accessioned member of the European Union and a fully democratic republic within the heart of Europe.

CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER FOR
NORTH MACEDONIA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

Citizenship Invest ensures the highest success rates in obtaining North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment due to extensive experience
and track record with governments.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Under the Ministry of Internal Affairs law, a foreign investor meeting the requirements of the North Macedonia Citizenship Act, under Article 11, may obtain citizenship of the Republic of North Macedonia by naturalisation.  

PROGRAM BENEFITS

SIMPLE PROCESS
FAST AND EASY

Quick and straightforward process.

No requirement for language test, experience, or minimum stay.

Citizenship can be passed down to future generations.

Applicants with children can benefit from North Macedonia’s excellent educational system and international schools.
GLOBAL MOBILITY
FREEDOM AND EU CITIZENSHIP

Visa-free to over 125 countries, including EU, Schengen, China, and Japan.

A European Union member candidate.

Dual Citizenship is permitted.

An E-2 Treaty Country with the US as a successor to Yugoslavia.

Biometric passports, also known as an e-passport, increases security and reduces the chances of forgery and identity theft.
WEALTH PROTECTION
APPEALING SETTING

Fixed currency to Euros

Zero tax as non-resident status

100% Company Ownership with Zero tax in Manufacturing Free Zones

North Macedonia has as one of the lowest Corporate and Income taxes in the EU, both at 10%.

North Macedonia is a growing economy with a number of investment opportunities. You may be able to use your citizenship to invest in businesses and other projects in North Macedonia.

NORTH MACEDONIA VISA FREE COUNTRIES

NORTH MACEDONIA VISA-FREE TO 125 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING SCHENGEN, CHINA AND JAPAN.

125
COUNTRIES

NORTH MACEDONIA VISA-FREE TO 125 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING SCHENGEN, CHINA AND JAPAN.

AMERICAS
  • Argentina
    Belize
    Bermuda
    Bolivia *
    Brazil
    Chile
    Colombia
    Costa Rica
    Ecuador
    El Salvador
    French Guiana
    Guatemala
    Guyana
    Honduras
    Nicaragua
    Panama
    Peru
    Suriname
    Uruguay
    Venezuela
EUROPE
  • Albania
    Andorra
    Austria
    Belarus
    Belgium
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Estonia
    Faroe Islands
    Finland
    France
    Germany
    Gibraltar
    Greece
    Greenland
    Hungary
    Iceland
    Ireland
    Italy
    Kosovo
    Latvia
    Liechtenstein
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Malta
    Moldova
    Monaco
    Montenegro
    Netherlands
    North Macedonia
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    Russian Federation
    San Marino
    Serbia
    Slovakia
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
    Ukraine
    Vatican City
ASIA
  • Bangladesh
    Cambodia *
    China
    Hong Kong (SAR China)
    Indonesia
    Japan
    Laos *
    Macao (SAR China) *
    Malaysia
    Maldives *
    Nepal *
    Pakistan **
    Philippines
    Singapore
    South Korea
    Sri Lanka **
    Taiwan
    Timor-Leste *
    Uzbekistan
OCEANIA
  • Cook Islands
    Fiji
    French Polynesia
    Kiribati
    Micronesia
    New Caledonia
    Niue
    Palau Islands *
    Samoa *
    Solomon Islands *
    Tonga *
    Tuvalu *
    Vanuatu
AFRICA
  • Botswana
    Cape Verde Islands *
    Comores Islands *
    Egypt *
    Gambia
    Guinea-Bissau *
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Madagascar *
    Malawi
    Mauritania *
    Mauritius
    Mayotte
    Mozambique *
    Reunion
    Rwanda
    Senegal
    Seychelles *
    Sierra Leone *
    Somalia *
    St. Helena *
    Tanzania
    Togo *
    Tunisia
    Uganda *
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe
E-VISA
  • Australia - Online Visa
    Bahrain
    Gabon
    Georgia
    India
    Sri Lanka
CARIBBEAN
  • Anguilla
    Antigua and Barbuda
    Aruba
    Bahamas
    Barbados
    Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
    British Virgin Islands
    Cayman Islands
    Cuba
    Curacao
    Dominica
    Dominican Republic
    French West Indies
    Grenada
    Haiti
    Jamaica
    Montserrat
    St. Lucia
    St. Maarten
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    Trinidad and Tobago
    Turks and Caicos Islands
MIDDLE EAST
  • Armenia *
    Georgia
    Iran *
    Israel
    Jordan *
    Lebanon *
    Palestinian Territory
    Turkey

*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.

INVESTMENT TYPE AND COSTS

To acquire citizenship through the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program, applicants must invest in the following:

OPTION 1

PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUND

Investing in businesses that are already operating in North Macedonia for a period of at least 2 years.

  • Minimum Contribution EUR 200,000
Government Fees

The Cost of Processing Your Application

  • Main Applicant EUR 50,000
  • Spouse EUR 20,000
  • Dependent Children EUR 10,000
OPTION 2

DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NEW FACILITIES

Creating a new business in North Macedonia. The investment must create at least 10 new jobs and must be operational for at least one year.

  • Minimum Contribution EUR 400,000
Government Fees

The Cost of Processing Your Application

  • Main Applicant EUR 50,000
  • Spouse EUR 20,000
  • Dependent Children EUR 10,000

OTHER COSTS

In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program, which are Citizenship Invest professional fees, documents certifications when applicable, courier fees, and other small disbursements. Please get in touch with us if you wish to receive a detailed quotation outlining all costs.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

  • MONTH
    1-2

    Agreement, Document Collection, and Application Submission

    Citizenship Invest Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of Citizenship Invest Professional Fees

    Collection of required documents and putting the file together per Government guidelines.

    Obtain Bank Clearance

    Submission of Application for Government Due Diligence


    MONTH
    1-2

  • MONTH
    3

    Approval and Investment Transfer

    Approval is received.

    Transfer the Investment amount to the Government Nominated Authorized Bank


    MONTH
    3

  • MONTH
    4

    Travel, Biometrics, and Citizenship/Passport Issuance

    Applicant travels to North Macedonia with a visa or a temporary passport issued by North Macedonia.

    Biometrics captured.

    The applicant pays the remaining processing fees, and the North Macedonia Citizenship/Passports are issued.


    MONTH
    4

The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case

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NORTH MACEDONIA CITIZENSHIP
BROCHURE

CONTENT
  • Program Overview
  • Citizenship Law
  • Benefits of the program
  • Applicants Qualifications
  • Investment requirements
  • Application Fees
  • Document Checklist
  • List of countries Visa free and on arrival
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Eligibility requirements

Age

The applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Good Character

The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation.

Health

The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate to prove it.

Residence

The applicant must travel to North Macedonia to have his biometrics captured before passports are issued.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Citizenship Invest can help you obtain North Macedonia Citizenship quickly and easily. We have an efficient process by which our team makes sure only to require the bare minimum of documentation. The documentation collection is very straightforward, and where necessary, we acquire the documents without your involvement.

  • Certified copies of all passports held.
  • Certified copy of the full birth certificate.
  • Certified copy of marriage certificate.
  • Proof of a permanent source of income for living
  • Evidence of no criminal record
  • Kindly note that the requirements listed below are only guidelines. Our team reviews each case independently and creates a personalised checklist.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions
The North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program enables foreign individuals to invest in the country and seek alternative citizenship through investments in a government-approved fund.
To be eligible for the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment program, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old and can include their spouse and dependent children under 18 (the spouse will be able to obtain the citizenship one year after the main applicant and dependent children).
The investment options under the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program are either investment in a private investment fund or a direct investment in new facilities.
Yes, dual citizenship is permitted in North Macedonia.
The North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program offers several advantages. Individuals can benefit from these features, such as the exemption from language testing and the freedom to travel to numerous countries without visa restrictions. Additionally, there is no obligation to maintain a minimum residency duration, allowing investors flexibility in their travel and living arrangements. Moreover, the program allows 100% ownership of companies without incurring any taxes within the Manufacturing Free Zones. Investors can leverage this favourable business environment to establish and operate their businesses more efficiently. Furthermore, North Macedonia's attractive tax system should not be overlooked. The country offers one of the EU's lowest corporate and income tax rates, both set at 10%.
It takes about 4 months to process a North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment application.
The costs of the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program depend on the investment choice, with the minimum investment value being EUR 200,000. Processing fees also applies as follows, Main Applicant USD 50, 000, Spouse USD 20, 000 and Dependent Children USD 10, 000.
Under the North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment Program, the necessary documentation includes: certified copies of all passports held, certified copies of full birth certificates, certified copy of the marriage certificate, proof of a permanent source of income for living, and evidence of no criminal record.
Yes, citizens of North Macedonia are permitted to work in North Macedonia.
Contact Citizenship Invest, sign the Retainer Agreement, and pay the first fee to start your application today.

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