5 Countries Offering Citizenship by Investment in 2024

4. North Macedonia

Insider Monkey Tax Friendliness Score: 3

As a growing economy North Macedonia holds great allure for investors. The government is also welcoming towards investors and talented individuals, appreciating the foreign direct investment flowing into the economy. Gaining this country’s citizenship can allow access to trade markets through major transportation routes across Europe as well as enhance international mobility by making travel to more than 120 destinations visa-free. Citizenship can also be passed down the generation. Under this program there are two possible ways to gain citizenship; the minimum required amount option is a €200,000 investment for two years in a private investment fund which follows the laws of the Republic of North Macedonia. The citizenship is awarded in 2-5 months.