Citizenship by Investment · EuropeNorth Macedonia
European citizenship via investment, with strong Schengen-area access.
Minimum investment
€200,000
Processing time
3-6 months
Visa-free destinations
125
Region
Europe
Overview
A fund-based citizenship programme in the Balkans offering broad visa-free access including the Schengen Area. Limited annual approvals make timing and preparation important.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Government-approved fund
Plus local job creation
€200,000
Direct investment
In a private-sector project, 10+ jobs
€400,000
Key benefits
- Visa-free access to the Schengen Area and ~125 destinations
- Fast processing with no residence requirement
- A European (non-EU) passport
- Heritable citizenship
Requirements
- Investment via an approved fund or project
- Clean record and source-of-funds evidence
- Enhanced due diligence
Family inclusion
Spouse and dependent children are included.
What to weigh
- Annual approval slots are capped, timing matters.
- North Macedonia is not an EU member; this is not EU citizenship.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is North Macedonia right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.