In March of this year, it was reported that North Macedonia was launching citizenship by investment program. To do this, investors need to make a donation to a government fund. Imidaily writes.

North Macedonia is not the only country in the Balkans to offer citizenship in return for investment. For example, the Montenegrin Citizenship by Investment Program.

Benefits of the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program:

Fast process, residency within 3 weeks
Approval of citizenship within six months
No language requirements
No obligation to relinquish current nationality
NATO Member
Candidate country for future expansion of the EU, expected by 2025
Global mobility with access to 124 nations visa-free
Strategic geographical location in Europe with direct access to Adriatic Sea
An outstanding holiday destination

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If you are looking only for a residence permit, and the Balkans are especially attractive, then take a look at the residency by investment program in Serbia.

Practical “No stay” requirement
No requirement to speak the Serbian language
Permanent residency can be obtained in 5 years
Residency via the ownership of Serbian property with no minimum investment
Simple procedure based on strict laws
Only 2 visits to Serbia required
Very favourable company and personal tax systems
No CRS (Serbia did not sign CRS)
Straight and fast bank account opening (as fast as 7 – 10 days)
Serbia has free trade and custom free agreements with the EU, Russia, Turkey etc. (total of 1.1bn consumers)
Availability of high-quality and not expensive labour
Very competitive operating costs