North Macedonia · Investing
North Macedonia Property owner residence
Assets needed: €40k+ ≈ $45k
Temporary residence for owners of a flat or house (Law on Foreigners Arts. 71(2), 119)
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Key facts
Property owner residence is an investing route for North Macedonia. Applicants need assets of €40k+ ≈ $45k. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Local work: with a permit. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €40k+ ≈ $45k
- Processing
- 30 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: assets to show €40k+ ≈ $45k; decision: 30 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Shown, not spent€40k+ ≈ $45k
- EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700)Minimum value of the owned flat, residential building or house.
RenewalRenewable
Granted for up to one year and extendable.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Temporary stay granted for acquiring property rights in a flat or house does not lead to permanent residence.
Processing30 working days
The Ministry decides within 30 working days if the application is filed with it in North Macedonia, or 60 working days if filed through an embassy or consulate; this can be extended by up to 30 working days.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
File with the Ministry of Interior in North Macedonia, or through a North Macedonian diplomatic or consular mission abroad together with the D visa application.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Working needs a separate permit
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Applicant is a national of an EU or OECD member state, or of a state with a treaty ratified by North Macedonia that allows property ownership.
- Applicant owns a flat, residential building or house in North Macedonia acquired under the conditions of law.
What you must show1
- The owned property is worth at least EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700).
Documents2
- Proof of the property ownership and value.
- Valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and proof of means of support.
Steps1
- Apply with the Ministry of Interior, or at a mission abroad together with the long-stay visa (D) application.
After you arrive2
- The permit is granted for up to one year and can be extended under Art. 79.
- Time on this permit does not count toward permanent residence.
What happens at day 183
How North Macedonia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12-month periodStaying 183 or more days continuously or with breaks in any 12-month period makes a person resident for personal income tax.
- Foreign-source income
Residents of North Macedonia pay a flat 10% personal income tax on income earned in the country and abroad; for salary the tax base is gross pay minus the 28% employee contributions and a tax reduction of MKD 10,932 (≈ $200) a month (MKD 131,184 (≈ $2,400) a year in 2026).
All tax rules for North Macedonia Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and proof of means of support
- Accommodation
Valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and proof of means of support
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
One-year residence for nationals of EU and OECD member states, or of states with a ratified treaty, who own a flat, residential building or house in North Macedonia worth at least EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700). 1
What you must show
- Assets of at least EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700) · Minimum value of the owned flat, residential building or house. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is a national of an EU or OECD member state, or of a state with a treaty ratified by North Macedonia that allows property ownership. 1
- Applicant owns a flat, residential building or house in North Macedonia acquired under the conditions of law. 1
- The owned property is worth at least EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700). 1
- Proof of the property ownership and value. 1
- Valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and proof of means of support. 1
- Apply with the Ministry of Interior, or at a mission abroad together with the long-stay visa (D) application. 1
- The permit is granted for up to one year and can be extended under Art. 79. 1
- Time on this permit does not count toward permanent residence. 1
Stay
- Permit granted for up to one year and extendable.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Nationals of EU and OECD member states, or of states with a ratified treaty on property ownership.
Work
Residence only; work requires a work permit.
Family
The law gives the right to family reunification only to holders of permanent residence or of a one-year temporary residence for work, research, volunteering or Macedonian origin (Art. 107); a permit based on property ownership is not in that list, so family members need their own basis for residence.
Official sources
- Law on Foreigners, editorial consolidated text (Official Gazette 97/18, 108/19, 294/21, 284/23) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia (editorial consolidated texts), via the Ministry of Digital Transformation portal · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2023
Property owner residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property owner residence | Needs assets of €40k+ ≈ $45k | 1 yr, renewable | With a permit |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Investor Visa · €1M donation Italy | Needs an investment of €1M+ ≈ $1.1M | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · €350k mutual fund Greece | Needs an investment of €350k+ ≈ $391k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Property owner residence?
Assets of at least EUR 40,000 (≈ $44,700). Minimum value of the owned flat, residential building or house.
How long can I stay on the Property owner residence?
Permit granted for up to one year and extendable.
How long does the Property owner residence take to process?
The Ministry decides within 30 working days if the application is filed with it in North Macedonia, or 60 working days if filed through an embassy or consulate; this can be extended by up to 30 working days.
Can I work on the Property owner residence?
With a permit. Residence only; work requires a work permit.
Can I bring my family on the Property owner residence?
The law gives the right to family reunification only to holders of permanent residence or of a one-year temporary residence for work, research, volunteering or Macedonian origin (Art.
Does the Property owner residence lead to permanent residence in North Macedonia?
Time on the Property owner residence doesn't count toward permanent residence in North Macedonia.
How are Property owner residence holders taxed in North Macedonia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Property owner residence. The standard rules apply: Residents of North Macedonia pay a flat 10% personal income tax on income earned in the country and abroad; for salary the tax base is gross pay minus the 28% employee contributions and a tax reduction of MKD 10,932 (≈ $200) a month (MKD 131,184 (≈ $2,400) a year in 2026). Non-residents pay on income earned in North Macedonia.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Law on Foreigners, editorial consolidated text (Official Gazette 97/18, 108/19, 294/21, 284/23) · Official Gazette of North Macedonia (editorial consolidated texts), via the Ministry of Digital Transformation portal · checked 2026-10-11
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