General program requirements

The program offers two main routes to qualification:

A €200,000 contribution to a private, government-approved development fund.

A €400,000 direct investment in new business facilities – excluding those in the F&B or hospitality sectors – that create at least ten new job positions.

Additional fees

€20,000 for the main applicant
€20,000 for a spouse
€10,000 for each child under 18 years of age

While the applicant and the minor dependents receive their citizenhips once processing is complete, the spouse will only obtain it after a year has passed. Children born to the main applicant at a future date, however, would be eligible for citizenship right away, even if they are born outside of North Macedonia.

Program benefits

• Increased visa-free travel;
• Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen;
• Minimal physical presence requirements;
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship;
• Lower taxes;
• Lower cost of living;
• Short processing time

Requirements to qualify for citizenship

The applicant submits the application, accompanied by all pertinent forms and fee payments, as well as share redemption documents demonstrating the fund contribution.

The ministry of interior conducts due diligence on the applicant before deciding whether to approve. This process typically takes 2-5 months.

Upon approval, the investor must make the requisite investment before finally receiving citizenship.

Applications for this program may be directed to:

Fund for Innovations and Technology Development 

Legislation upon which this program is based:

Article 11 paragraph 2 of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Macedonia

No statistics available for this program yet.