North Macedonia, a landlocked country in the Western Balkans, offers a structured CBI programme established in 2019 under its Law on Citizenship. The country joined NATO in 2020 and holds EU candidate status, with active accession negotiations underway. This dual affiliation gives its passport notable mobility advantages (146 visa-free destinations), while the programme itself offers a relatively accessible entry point at USD 200,000 through a private investment fund. North Macedonia’s flat tax regime of 10% on both corporate and personal income is among the most competitive in Europe. However, the programme faces reputational challenges due to its relative novelty and the European Commission’s stated opposition to CBI schemes in EU candidate countries, which may require the programme to be reformed or discontinued as accession negotiations progress.
Last Updated: May 27, 2026
2026 Global Citizenship Programs Report: North Macedonia
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 9th | 79.13 |
Procedure
| 11th | 73.29 |
Mobility
| 5th | 85.35 |
Tax Optimization
| 11th | 68.75 |
Quality of Life
| 10th | 64.76 |
Investment
| 10th | 75.00 |
Credibility
| 8th | 76.60 |
Compliance
| 11th | 74.00 |
Country Information at a Glance
Continent: Europe
Population (2025 est.): 1,830,000
GDP Nominal (USD, 2025): USD 15 B
GDP per Capita (USD, 2025): USD 8,000
Program Type: Structured CBI
Economic/Mobility Blocs: NATO, EU Candidate, UM
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| Article 11 of the Law on Citizenship |
Region
| Europe |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| $200,000 |
Year of Inception
| 2019 |
Visa-free Countries
| 146 |
Investment Options
| Private fund (€200K) or direct investment (€400K) |
Physical Presence Requirements
| None |
Family Member Inclusion
| Spouse and children under 18 |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Yes |
Average Processing Time
| 3–6 months |
Total Costs (MIT + Fees)
| $ 225,000+ |
Language Requirements
| No |
Tax System / Tax Rates
| Worldwide / CT:10%, PIT:10%, WT:0%, IGT:0-5%, ET: 0% |
Conclusion
Footnotes
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