Citizenship by Descent in Macedonia

Interested in North Macedonian citizenship by descent? With the help of our immigration lawyers in Macedonia, you can benefit from legal support and assistance to obtain the desired status. In the following lines, you can discover some information about citizenship through heritage in Macedonia, as well as the formalities involved in the process of obtaining this status.

What is North Macedonian citizenship by descent, and how can it be obtained?

To obtain North Macedonian citizenship by descent, you must prove that you have or had relatives in this country. Jus Sanguinis is the basic principle for obtaining citizenship through ancestry in Macedonia. Here is some information in this regard:

• Citizenship by descent in Macedonia can be obtained if it is proved that you have parents of this origin. It is enough that one of the parents is from Macedonia. Foreigners who apply for citizenship through heritage in Macedonia and do so between the ages of 18 and 23 can obtain this status and register in this country, proving the origin of their parents.
• Citizenship through origin in Macedonia is possible if you prove that you were born in Macedonia to parents of this origin.
• Foreign citizens who were born abroad and who prove through documents that they have at least one Macedonian parent can apply for North Macedonian citizenship by descent.

We advise you to collaborate with our Macedonian lawyers to learn more about citizenship through ancestry in Macedonia.

Documents to present for obtaining citizenship through origin in Macedonia

Among the documents required by the authorities for citizenship by descent in Macedonia, the following are on the list:

• Birth certificates indicating the family relationship with a citizen of Macedonian origin.
• ID cards and/or passports.
• Power of attorney in case of representation.
• Marriage certificates, if applicable.
• The authority that accepts the documents mentioned above is the Ministry of Interior of Macedonia through local consulates and embassies.

We remind you that our Macedonian lawyers can help you with paperwork and collaborate with the local authorities to submit the necessary documents. Immigration to Macedonia and obtaining citizenship by descent in Macedonia can be supervised from a legal point of view by our team of experts.

What is citizenship by virtue of descent in Macedonia?

Citizenship by virtue of descent in Macedonia is granted at birth if both parents are of Macedonian nationality, regardless of the child’s place of birth. Furthermore, if only one of the parents is of Macedonian origin and the child is born in Macedonia, the child acquires Macedonian citizenship unless the parents agree that the child takes the other parent’s citizenship. On the other hand, if the child is born abroad and only one of the parents is of Macedonian origin, the child can obtain North Macedonian citizenship by descent if the following conditions are met:

• If the registration is made until the child turns 18, with the Macedonian Register of Citizens.
• If the child moves to Macedonia with the family before turning 18, and registers with the relevant authorities in order to be issued citizenship.
• We also specify that if one of the parents is not declared or if their citizenship is not known, the child will receive North Macedonian citizenship by descent, regardless of the place of birth. We recommend that those who encounter situations of this kind collaborate with our immigration lawyers in Macedonia and learn more about citizenship by virtue of descent in Macedonia.

What you need to know about the Law on Citizenship in Macedonia

When applying for citizenship by descent in North Macedonia, you should also consider these aspects:

• Once you start preparing for this process, it is recommended to pay special attention to the required documents. For instance, birth certificates of the parents and/or grandparents are required when applying for North Macedonian citizenship by descent. If some of these are missing, our Macedonian lawyers can represent you at the national archives.
• People applying for citizenship by descent in Macedonia can also include children in the process, regardless of their place of birth.
• The Macedonian authorities do not take into account the date on which descendants left Macedonia in order to apply for citizenship. This can only be a great advantage for applicants.
• On the other hand, the Nationality Law in Macedonia allows those who receive citizenship of this country to live anywhere in the world.
• We also note that Macedonia allows dual citizenship, so applicants can also keep their citizenship of origin.

Getting the North Macedonian passport

Once the North Macedonian citizenship by descent is obtained, the passport is also issued. It is worth noting that the Macedonian passport is an important document that allows entry into many countries without the need for a visa. Feel free to get in touch with our team of lawyers if you want to know more about Macedonian citizenship.

Immigration facts about Macedonia

Below are some data about immigration in Macedonia:

• The data for 2023 showed a net migration rate of approximately 0.38 per 1,000 population.
• The population of Macedonia is also made up of around 29.5% ethnic Albanians and about 4% ethnic Turks (2021 census).
• Around 1.2% of Macedonia’s population is represented by ethnic Serbs (2021 census).

If you want to know more about North Macedonian citizenship by descent, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our law firm in Macedonia provides you with tailored legal services and support for clients interested in obtaining this status.