Citizenship by naturalisation
Adult foreigners who have lived in North Macedonia legally and permanently for at least seven years can apply for naturalisation. They need housing, steady income, a clean record and good Macedonian. Previous citizenship usually has to be given up. Spouses of citizens, emigrants and their descendants, and people of special national interest have easier routes.
Life in North Macedonia
Money
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Currency
Macedonian Denar
MKD
Macedonian Denar
Cost of living
41
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 10%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
Flat 10% on personal income after contributions and a personal tax exemption.
Living
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Happiness
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Who it’s for
Long-term residents, spouses of citizens, emigrants and their children, and stateless people or refugees.
Eligibility
Age and residence
You need to be at least 18 and have lived legally and permanently in North Macedonia for at least seven years before applying.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Residence must be both legal and permanent
- Source: Law on Citizenship, Article 7
Official wording
At least 18 years old and living legally and permanently in North Macedonia for at least seven years before applying (Law on Citizenship, Article 7).
Means and housing
Housing and a permanent source of income providing material and social security (Article 7).
Record and security
You need a record free of a prison sentence of at least one year, pending criminal proceedings, a residence ban, or a security threat.
- No residence ban allowed
Official wording
No prison sentence of at least one year, no pending criminal proceedings, no residence ban, and no threat to security and defence (Article 7).
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- Document checklistApplication for admission to citizenship
- FeesNaturalisation fee
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