Citizenship by investment (special economic interest) (Државјанство од посебен економски интерес)
Changes or availability under review — Draft amendments to remove fixed thresholds/fund route under EU pressure (2026)
Citizenship by investment (special economic interest) is a residence route in North Macedonia (Ιθαγένεια μέσω επένδυσης). EUR 400,000 direct investment in new company (not hospitality/retail) creating ≥10 jobs, or EUR 200,000 into approved private fund (practically untested). Draft law (Jun 2026) would scrap thresholds for case-by-case national interest.
Citizenship by investment: due-diligence checklist →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 188'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 0 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed worldwide at flat 10% PIT; dividends and capital gains 10%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Ιθαγένεια μέσω επένδυσης |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | CHF 188'000 |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | — |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | — |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | 0 |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | — |
| Ιθαγένεια | άμεσα |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | all; discretionary, government decision |
| Φόρος | Residents taxed worldwide at flat 10% PIT; dividends and capital gains 10% |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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