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North Macedonia Citizenship by Investment
An EU candidate country with legislation for citizenship by investment since 2021, though the program remains effectively non-operational with no confirmed citizenships granted through investment.
Program overview
- Status
- Active
- Minimum Investment
- EUR 200K
- Established
- 2021
- Processing Time
- 2-5 months
- Visa-Free Countries
- 124+
- E-2 Visa Eligible
- Yes
Investment options
Government Fund
EUR 200K
Business Investment
EUR 400K
Key benefits
E-2 Treaty Visa eligible
Visa-free access to Schengen
No physical residency required
Family inclusion
Spouse
Dependent children up to age 18
Program details
North Macedonia's citizenship by investment program was established in 2021, offering what appeared to be an attractive path to European citizenship in an EU candidate country. However, the program's operational status has remained problematic since its inception.
Program Status
CAUTION: Effectively Suspended. While legislation exists, there is no evidence of successful applications being processed since the 2021 launch. No citizenships have been granted through the investment fund route, and the government has not provided an explanation for this.
Investment Options (if operational)
- Private Fund Deposit: EUR 200,000, hold for 2 years minimum
- Direct Business Investment: EUR 400,000 with new company creating 10+ employees
Processing & Timeline
If the program were operational, processing would take 2-5 months.
Benefits (Potential)
- EU candidate country (accession negotiations ongoing since 2005)
- Schengen visa-free access (90 days)
- European passport
- Low cost of living
Family Inclusion
- Spouse
- Children under 18
Important Notes
The European Commission has specifically urged North Macedonia to avoid systematic citizenship grants based on investment alone as part of its EU accession requirements. The program receives only 5-10 applications per year, with none processed to completion. Prospective applicants should verify current operational status before proceeding and consider alternative programs with proven track records.
Tax situation
- Income Tax
- 10%
- Foreign Income
- Taxed
- Capital Gains
- 10%
- Dividends
- 10%
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- 2-5%
| Tax Type | Default Rates |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | 10% |
| Foreign Income | Taxed |
| Capital Gains | 10% |
| Dividends | 10% |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | 2-5% |
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