Citizenship / Naturalization in Andorra
One documented route of this kind in Andorra, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Citizenship by Naturalization (Llei qualificada de la nacionalitat, 1995)
Naturalization generally requires 20 years of permanent/principal residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling was completed in Andorra), Catalan at B1 level, and renunciation of all other nationalities, as dual nationality is prohibited.
- Processing time
- Variable
- Language requirement
- Catalan minimum B1 for applicants under 70, plus integration/institutions knowledge
- Citizenship
- 20 years of residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling completed in Andorra)
Requirements
- 20 years of permanent/principal residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling completed in Andorra)
- Catalan language at minimum B1 (applicants under 70)
- Knowledge of Andorran institutions and integration
- Renunciation of all other nationalities (dual nationality prohibited)
Required Documents
- Nationality application form required
- Proof of qualifying residence period required
- Catalan B1 certificate (applicants under 70) required
- Integration/institutions knowledge proof required
- Commitment/proof of renouncing other nationalities required
- Civil-status documents (legalized, translated) required
Process Steps
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1
Meet residence threshold
Complete 20 years of residence (or 10 years with full compulsory schooling in Andorra).
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2
Obtain Catalan B1
Pass the Catalan B1 language requirement and the integration/institutions knowledge assessment (if under 70).
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3
File application
File the nationality application in person at the nationality service of the Ministeri de Justicia i Interior.
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4
Renounce other nationalities
Renounce all other nationalities, as dual nationality is prohibited.