Investor / Golden Visa in North Macedonia
2 documented routes of this kind in North Macedonia, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Property-Based Residence (EU/OECD Property Owners)
EU or OECD nationals who acquire ownership of an apartment, building or house in North Macedonia are a statutory ground for temporary residence. Note: there is NO statutory residence-by-investment / golden-visa program; this is the closest property-linked route.
- Processing time
- ~2-6 weeks depending on office (practitioner-reported)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit; basic Macedonian required later for PR/naturalization
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 5 years continuous legal residence (statutory)
- Citizenship
- Naturalization after 8 years codified (7 years reported for 2026)
Requirements
- EU or OECD nationality
- Ownership of an apartment, building or house in North Macedonia
- Standard temporary residence file (passport, domicile, funds, health insurance, clean record)
Required Documents
- Property title deed required
- Valid passport (>=3 months beyond departure) required
- Proof of domicile in North Macedonia required
- Bank statements proving sufficient funds required
- Health insurance required
- Criminal-record certificate (country of residence, last 12 months) required
Official fees
- Residence permit fee (practitioner-reported) 120 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Acquire property
Purchase and register ownership of an apartment, building or house.
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2
Assemble residence file
Collect title deed plus standard residence documents.
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3
Submit to MoI
File at the Ministry of Internal Affairs; cure incomplete documents within 7 days.
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4
Collect card and register address
Collect residence card and register address with local police.
Official Sources
Investor / Company Director Residence Permit
A dedicated temporary residence permit for foreign nationals who are registered shareholders or managing directors of a North Macedonian company (DOO/LLC). No labor market test and no educational qualification proof required. Minimum company share capital is EUR 5,000. Renewable annually; does not carry an investment threshold beyond the company's minimum capital.
- Processing time
- 2 weeks to 3 months
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually while the company is active
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- 5 years of continuous qualifying temporary residence
- Citizenship
- 8 years of continuous lawful residence
Requirements
- Registered North Macedonian company (DOO, DOOEL, or PDOO) with applicant as shareholder or managing director
- Minimum share capital of EUR 5,000 for a DOO (or EUR 1 for a PDOO/simplified LLC)
- Valid passport
- Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements)
- Proof of accommodation in North Macedonia
- Criminal record certificate from the country of residence in the last 12 months
- Health insurance valid in North Macedonia
- Company registration extract from Central Registry (CRRM)
Required Documents
- Valid passport required
- Company registration extract from the Central Registry of North Macedonia (CRRM) required
- Proof of shareholder or director status (articles of association, share register) required
- Bank statements demonstrating sufficient financial means required
- Proof of accommodation in North Macedonia (rental agreement or property ownership) required
- Criminal record certificate from country of residence in last 12 months required
- Health insurance policy valid in North Macedonia required
- Completed residence permit application form required
Official fees
- Minimum company share capital (DOO/LLC) 5,000 EUR
- Temporary residence permit fee (approximate) 150 EUR
- Company registration fee (approximate) 50 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Register the company
Register a DOO, DOOEL, or PDOO with the Central Registry of North Macedonia (CRRM). This can be done remotely; physical presence in North Macedonia is not required for company formation. Minimum capital for DOO is EUR 5,000.
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Obtain company documentation
Obtain the official company registration extract, articles of association, and proof of your role as shareholder or managing director.
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Gather residence permit documents
Collect passport, bank statements, accommodation proof, criminal record certificate from your country of residence in the last 12 months, and health insurance.
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4
Submit residence permit application
Submit the temporary residence permit application at the local Ministry of Interior office (sector for administrative affairs) together with all documents. Pay the applicable state fee.
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5
Receive biometric residence ID card
Upon approval (typically 2 weeks to 3 months), collect the biometric temporary residence ID card valid for 1 year.
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Annual renewal
Renew the permit annually before expiry. File the renewal application no earlier than 90 days and no later than 5 days before the current permit expires (2025 amendment). Continue accumulating qualifying residence toward permanent residence after 5 years.