Andorra Andorra Residence Guide: Work, Investment, Digital Nomad, and Family

Capital: Andorra la Vella
Currency: EUR
Languages: Catalan
Official fee: 214 – 1,465,000 EUR

Andorra is a microstate in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. It is not a member of the EU, EFTA, or the Schengen Area, so EU instruments such as the Blue Card and EU-wide long-term residence do not apply. Its immigration regime is governed by its own Llei d'immigracio, with active (work) and passive (non-lucrative) residence categories. As of 13 February 2026 the Omnibus 2 law raised the passive-residence investment to EUR 1,000,000 (with a EUR 400,000 Housing Fund alternative) and replaced refundable AFA deposits with non-refundable state fees (EUR 50,000 principal + EUR 12,000 per dependent). Dual nationality is prohibited and naturalization typically requires 20 years of residence.

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Work / Employment High confidence

Residence and Work as an Employee (Active Residence, Art. 28)

Initial residence-and-work authorization for employees with an indefinite contract from an Andorran employer. Requires at least 183 days/year of residence and is subject to the annual immigration quota.

Processing time: Up to 60 business days
Validity: 1 year initial; renewals 2+2+2 years, then 10-year established renewals after year 7
Language requirement: None for the permit; Catalan B1 required for later naturalization (under age 70)
Documents: 13 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Long-term stability via 10-year established (immobilitzat) renewals after 7 years of legal residence
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling completed in Andorra)

Requirements

Indefinite employment contract with an Andorran employer
Employer demonstrates no suitable local candidate
Subject to the annual immigration quota (BOPA decree)
Minimum 183 days/year residence in Andorra
Clean criminal record (origin and all countries of residence)
Pass the immigration medical examination
Proof of housing in Andorra

Required Documents

Immigration authorization application form required
Valid passport original + copy (national ID for EU/EEA) required
Criminal-record certificate from country of origin and all countries of residence (legalized/apostilled, translated to Catalan) required
Sworn declaration on criminal history required
Color photo 35x45 mm, taken within last 6 months required
Housing proof (lease/title/public-accommodation certificate) required
Civil-status document required
Stable-partnership certificate (if applicable)
CV with diplomas/qualifications required
Signature document required
Medical-exam information and consent required
Professional conditions and salary form required
Indefinite employment contract required
CASS contribution extract (if previously employed in Andorra)
Parish (comu) registration form required

Official fees

Initial authorization fee 190.96 EUR

Renewal fee 22.61 EUR

Estimated total 213.57 EUR

Process Steps

1
Secure employment contract

Obtain an indefinite employment contract with an Andorran employer who shows no suitable local candidate is available.
2
Prepare documents

Gather, apostille/legalize, and translate documents into Catalan by a sworn translator. Criminal records and civil-status documents must be issued within 3 months.
3
Book appointment

Book a cita previa via tramits.ad.
4
File in person

Attend in person at the Servei d'Immigracio, submit the file, pay the EUR 190.96 fee, and undergo the immigration medical exam.
5
Await resolution

Await resolution within 60 business days.
6
Register

Collect the card, register with CASS, and register at the comu within 3 months of grant.

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Study / Student Medium confidence

Study, Internship, Sports-Training and Research Residence (Art. 30)

Temporary residence tied to the duration of a study, internship, sports-training, or research program, filed in person with proof of enrolment, means, and accommodation.

Processing time: Standard immigration processing
Validity: Tied to the program's duration
Language requirement: None for the permit
Documents: 7 required
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization after 20 years of residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling completed in Andorra)

Requirements

Proof of enrolment in a study/internship/sports-training/research program
Proof of sufficient means
Proof of accommodation
Clean criminal record (legalized)
Health insurance

Required Documents

Application form required
Valid passport original + copy required
Proof of enrolment in the program required
Proof of sufficient means required
Proof of accommodation required
Criminal-record certificate (legalized, translated) required
Health insurance required

Process Steps

1
Obtain enrolment

Secure enrolment in the relevant study, internship, sports-training, or research program.
2
Prepare documents

Gather and legalize/translate documents, including means and accommodation proof.
3
File in person

Book cita previa and file in person at the Servei d'Immigracio.
4
Register

Register at the comu within 3 months of grant.

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Self-employment / Freelance High confidence

Self-Employed Residence and Work (Art. 28 ter)

Residence-and-work authorization for self-employed persons who own more than 34% of an Andorran company and hold an administrative/director position. Requires a EUR 50,000 non-refundable AFA deposit.

Processing time: Up to 60 business days
Validity: 1 year initial; renewals 2+2+2 years, then 10-year established renewals after year 7
Language requirement: None for the permit; Catalan B1 required for later naturalization
Documents: 12 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Long-term stability via 10-year established renewals after 7 years of legal residence
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence (10 years if all compulsory schooling completed in Andorra)

Requirements

Hold more than 34% of the Andorran company plus an administrative/director position
Foreign-investment authorization and company incorporation/acquisition
EUR 50,000 AFA deposit (non-refundable since Jan 2026)
Minimum 183 days/year residence
Clean criminal record (legalized)
Pass immigration medical examination
Proof of housing

Required Documents

Immigration authorization application form required
Valid passport original + copy required
Criminal-record certificate (legalized, translated to Catalan) required
Sworn declaration on criminal history required
Color photo 35x45 mm required
Housing proof required
Civil-status document required
Foreign-investment authorization and company registration required
Proof of executive/director position required
Proof of EUR 50,000 AFA deposit required
Medical-exam information and consent required
Parish (comu) registration form required

Official fees

Initial authorization fee 190.96 EUR

AFA deposit (non-refundable) 50,000 EUR

Renewal fee 22.61 EUR

Estimated total 50,213.57 EUR

Process Steps

1
Set up company

Obtain foreign-investment authorization and incorporate or acquire the Andorran company with more than 34% ownership and an administrative role.
2
Lodge AFA deposit

Lodge the EUR 50,000 non-refundable AFA deposit.
3
Prepare documents

Assemble documents, apostille/legalize and translate into Catalan.
4
File in person

Book cita previa, file in person, pay EUR 190.96, and complete the medical exam.
5
Await resolution

Resolution within 60 business days.
6
Register business and residence

Register the business as active within 3 months; complete CASS and comu registration within 3 months of grant.

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Company Formation Medium confidence

Foreign Entrepreneurs / Innovative-Entrepreneur Program (Art. 33 ter)

Residence pathway for foreign entrepreneurs launching an innovative business, requiring a favorable resolution from the Ministry of Economy before filing the residence file with Immigration.

Processing time: Ministry of Economy evaluation plus standard immigration processing
Language requirement: No language certificate needed
Documents: 6 required
Permanent residence: Yes
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence

Requirements

Favorable resolution from the Ministry of Economy (innovative-entrepreneur program)
Innovative business project in Andorra
Proof of economic self-sufficiency
Clean criminal record (legalized)
Proof of housing
Pass immigration medical examination

Required Documents

Favorable resolution from the Ministry of Economy required
Innovative business project documentation required
Valid passport original + copy required
Criminal-record certificate (legalized, translated) required
Proof of economic self-sufficiency required
Housing proof required

Process Steps

1
Apply to Ministry of Economy

Submit the innovative-entrepreneur project to the Ministry of Economy and obtain a favorable resolution.
2
Prepare residence file

Assemble residence documents, apostille/legalize and translate into Catalan.
3
File with Immigration

Book cita previa and file the residence application in person at the Servei d'Immigracio with the favorable resolution attached.
4
Complete registration

On grant, register with CASS and at the comu within 3 months.

Official Sources

Official Immigration theme portal · Govern d'Andorra

Investor / Golden Visa High confidence

Passive Residence / Residence Without Lucrative Activity (Art. 32)

Non-lucrative (passive) residence for self-sufficient individuals and investors. Under Omnibus 2 (in force 13 Feb 2026) requires a EUR 1,000,000 investment in Andorran assets (or EUR 400,000 via the Housing Fund) plus a non-refundable state fee of EUR 50,000 + EUR 12,000 per dependent.

Processing time: Up to 2 months
Validity: 2 years initial; renewals 2+3 years, then 10-year renewals
Language requirement: None for the permit; Catalan B1 required for later naturalization
Documents: 13 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Long-term stability via 10-year renewals; does not give Andorran work rights
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence; investment never grants citizenship directly

Requirements

Investment of EUR 1,000,000 in eligible Andorran assets (Omnibus 2), or EUR 400,000 via the Housing Fund alternative
Non-refundable state fee of EUR 50,000 + EUR 12,000 per dependent (Omnibus 2)
Income/solvency of at least 300% of the Andorran minimum wage for the principal, plus 100% per dependent
Private health insurance covering illness/disability/old age (exempt: minors and persons 60+)
Commitment to reside at least 90 days/year
No Andorran employment permitted
Clean criminal record (legalized)
Proof of habitable property ownership or rental

Required Documents

Application form required
Passport/ID original + copy required
Criminal records from origin and all countries of residence (legalized, translated to Catalan) required
Sworn declaration on criminal history required
Signature document required
Color photo 35x45 mm required
Proof of habitable property ownership or rental required
Civil-status documents required
Commitment to at least 90 days/year residence required
Private health insurance required
Medical-exam information and consent required
Birth certificates / vaccination records for minor children
Proof of qualifying investment / state fee required
Comu registration form required

Official fees

Qualifying investment (Omnibus 2) 1,000,000 EUR

Housing Fund alternative 400,000 EUR

Non-refundable state fee (principal) 50,000 EUR

Non-refundable state fee per dependent 12,000 EUR

Card fee (principal) 2,500 EUR

Card fee per dependent 500 EUR

Estimated total 1,465,000 EUR

Process Steps

1
Set up banking and housing

Open an Andorran bank account and arrange habitable housing (purchase or rental).
2
Pay state fee/deposit

Lodge the non-refundable state fee of EUR 50,000 + EUR 12,000 per dependent (confirm operative figure with Servei d'Immigracio).
3
File in person

Book cita previa, file in person, pay the card fee (EUR 2,500 + EUR 500/dependent), and complete the medical exam.
4
Await resolution

Resolution within 2 months.
5
Complete investment

Complete the qualifying investment within 6 months (extendable to 1 year for a property purchase).
6
Register at comu

Complete comu registration within 3 months of grant.

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Family Reunification High confidence

Family Reunification Residence (Art. 31)

Residence for family members of an Andorran national or a permit holder who has had legal and effective residence for the preceding 3 months. Covers spouse/partner, minor children, dependent adult children studying, and dependent parents 65+.

Processing time: Up to 60 business days
Validity: 10 years when reunifying with an Andorran national; otherwise tracks the sponsor (1 yr then 2 yr renewals)
Language requirement: None for the permit
Documents: 9 required
Permanent residence: Yes
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence

Requirements

Sponsor has legal and effective permanent residence for the preceding 3 months (or is an Andorran national)
Qualifying family relationship (spouse/partner, minor children, dependent adult children studying, dependent parents 65+)
Health insurance covering 100% of medical costs
Economic means of at least 100% of the Andorran minimum wage
Proof of housing
Clean criminal record (legalized)

Required Documents

Valid passport required
Legalized criminal records required
Recent color photo 35x45 mm required
Housing proof required
Civil-status documents proving the family link required
Health insurance covering 100% of medical costs required
Economic-means proof (at least 100% of Andorran minimum wage) required
Medical-exam consent required
Sponsor's CASS extract and comu residence certificate required

Official fees

Initial authorization fee 22.61 EUR

Process Steps

1
Confirm sponsor eligibility

Sponsor confirms at least 3 months of prior legal and effective residence (or Andorran nationality).
2
Prepare documents

Gather and legalize/translate civil-status documents proving the family link, plus housing, insurance, and means proof.
3
File in person

Book cita previa and file in person at the Servei d'Immigracio, paying the EUR 22.61 fee.
4
Await resolution

Resolution within 60 business days.
5
Register

Register at the comu within 3 months of grant.

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Digital Nomad High confidence

Digital Nomad Qualification and Residence (Art. 33 bis)

Two-step pathway for location-independent remote workers: a free, fully electronic qualification evaluated by the Ministry of Economy, followed by an in-person residence permit at the Servei d'Immigracio.

Processing time: Qualification: up to 15 business days; residence: standard immigration processing
Language requirement: None for the permit
Documents: 7 required
Permanent residence: Yes
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence

Requirements

Work is location-independent (no fixed geographic location required)
Use of telecommunications/technology to perform the work
Favorable qualification resolution from the Ministry of Economy
Proof of economic self-sufficiency for the residence step
Clean criminal record (legalized) for the residence step
Proof of housing for the residence step

Required Documents

Qualification application form (V3T016.pdf) required
Form A.5.1 sworn declaration (V3T017.pdf) on location-independent work and technology used required
Favorable Ministry of Economy resolution (for residence step) required
Valid passport original + copy (residence step) required
Criminal-record certificate (legalized, translated; residence step) required
Proof of economic self-sufficiency (residence step) required
Housing proof (residence step) required

Official fees

Qualification fee 0 EUR

Process Steps

1
File qualification online

File the digital-nomad qualification application plus the sworn declaration electronically via e-tramits.
2
Ministry evaluation

The Ministry of Economy evaluates the application within 15 business days and issues a favorable or unfavorable resolution.
3
File residence in person

On a favorable resolution, attach it to a residence-permit file and file in person at the Servei d'Immigracio with economic self-sufficiency proof.
4
Register

On grant, register at the comu within 3 months.

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Permanent Residence Medium confidence

Long-Term Established Residence (immobilitzat, Art. 62)

Andorra has no separate permanent-residence card; long-term stability is achieved through the 10-year established (immobilitzat) renewals available after 7 years of legal residence.

Processing time: Up to 2 months for renewals
Validity: 10-year established renewals after 7 years of legal residence
Language requirement: None for the renewal; Catalan B1 required for later naturalization
Documents: 7 required
Permanent residence: Yes
Citizenship: Yes · Naturalization generally after 20 years of residence

Requirements

7 years of continuous legal residence under the renewal ladder
Continued compliance with residence and registration obligations
Renewal application filed no more than 60 days before expiry

Required Documents

Renewal application form required
Valid passport/ID original + copy required
Signature document required
Recent photo 35x45 mm required
Current authorization card (or police report if lost/stolen) required
CASS points extract required
Comu residence certificate required

Official fees

Renewal fee 22.61 EUR

Process Steps

1
Maintain residence

Maintain continuous legal residence through the renewal ladder for 7 years.
2
File renewal

File the renewal in person no more than 60 days before expiry, paying the EUR 22.61 fee.
3
Access 10-year renewals

After year 7, access 10-year established (immobilitzat) renewals.

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Permanent Residence High confidence

Passive Residence – Scientific, Cultural or Sports Interest (Art. 101)

Andorra grants a distinct passive residence authorization to foreign nationals of internationally recognized standing in science, culture, or sport under Article 101 of the Llei qualificada d'immigració (Law 9/2012). Unlike the standard non-lucrative investor residence, this category does not require the €1,000,000 minimum investment and retains a lower, refundable AFA deposit (€47,500 principal + €9,500 per dependent) that was not converted to a non-refundable payment by Law 2/2026.

Processing time: Up to 2 months
Validity: Initial: 2 years; first renewal: 3 years; subsequent renewals: 10 years
Language requirement: No language requirement for the residence permit itself; Catalan B1 required for later naturalization (applicants under 70)
Documents: 9 required
Permanent residence: Yes · Permanent/long-term residence possible after meeting cumulative legal residence thresholds under general immigration law
Citizenship: Yes · 20 years of legal residence; or 10 years of education in Andorra between ages 3 and 18

Requirements

International recognition in science, culture, or sport (honorary titles, awards, or equivalent international standing recognized by the Andorran Government)
Demonstrate that the professional activity in the relevant field is economically viable and provides adequate financial resources for the applicant and dependants
Establish principal and effective residence in Andorra for a minimum of 90 days per calendar year
Valid passport
Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized, translated into Catalan)
Private health insurance valid in Andorra (no access to CASS public health system under passive residence)
Proof of housing in Andorra (purchase deed or rental contract)
AFA refundable deposit: €47,500 (principal) + €9,500 per dependent
At most one salaried employee contracted (activity must generate 85%+ of services to non-residents, where applicable)

Required Documents

Valid passport (or national identity document for nationals of countries with bilateral agreements) required
Criminal record certificate from country/countries of residence in the past 5 years, apostilled and translated into Catalan required
Recent colour photograph (35×45 mm) required
Private health insurance policy valid in Andorra required
Proof of housing in Andorra: property deed or rental contract required
Documentation evidencing international recognition in science, culture, or sport (prizes, titles, rankings, contracts, press coverage, etc.) required
Documentation demonstrating economic viability of the professional activity and sufficient income required
Medical certificate issued by the Andorran Immigration Medical Service required
AFA deposit receipt (€47,500 principal + €9,500 per dependent) required

Official fees

Government processing fee — principal applicant 2,500 EUR

Government processing fee — each dependent 500 EUR

AFA refundable deposit — principal applicant 47,500 EUR

AFA refundable deposit — each dependent acquiring residence 9,500 EUR

Estimated total 60,000 EUR

Process Steps

1
Prepare documentation

Gather all required documents including apostilled criminal record, proof of international recognition, health insurance, housing proof, and financial viability evidence. All documents not in Catalan must be translated.
2
Submit application to Immigration Service

Lodge the initial authorization request (D.1 Residència sense treball — autorització inicial) at the Andorran Immigration Service (Servei d'Immigració). The Government assesses the applicant's international standing on a discretionary basis.
3
Pay AFA deposit

Upon submission, pay the refundable AFA deposit: €47,500 for the principal applicant plus €9,500 for each dependent. The deposit is refundable if residence is terminated in accordance with the rules.
4
Await resolution

The maximum processing period is 2 months. The Government may request additional documentation on the applicant's international recognition or income viability.
5
Collect residence card and register

Upon approval, collect the residence card (valid 2 years for the initial authorization) and register at the local commune (comú) within the required period.

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Citizenship / Naturalization High confidence

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
Documents: 6 required
Citizenship: Yes · 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

1
Meet residence threshold

Complete 20 years of residence (or 10 years with full compulsory schooling in Andorra).
2
Obtain Catalan B1

Pass the Catalan B1 language requirement and the integration/institutions knowledge assessment (if under 70).
3
File application

File the nationality application in person at the nationality service of the Ministeri de Justicia i Interior.
4
Renounce other nationalities

Renounce all other nationalities, as dual nationality is prohibited.

Official Sources

Official Nationality - normativa (Ministeri de Justicia i Interior) · Govern d'Andorra - Ministeri de Justicia i Interior

Some pathway details are machine-translated and may contain minor inaccuracies. Always verify with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I move to Andorra without a job?

Yes, the passive residence (Art. 32) is for those without lucrative activities. It requires an investment of EUR 1,000,000, or EUR 400,000 into the Housing Fund alternative. Non-refundable state fees of EUR 50,000 for the principal applicant and EUR 12,000 per dependent also apply.

Is there a digital nomad visa in Andorra?

Yes, the digital nomad residence exists under Art. 33 bis. It allows remote workers to qualify for residence in Andorra. Check the specific requirements with Andorran authorities.

Does Andorra follow the same immigration rules as the EU?

No. Andorra is not a member of the EU, EFTA, or the Schengen Area. EU instruments such as the Blue Card and EU long-term residence do not apply; Andorra has its own Llei d'immigracio.

Can my family join me if I live in Andorra?

Yes, family members can obtain residence under the family reunification path (Art. 31). This allows dependents to join a resident in Andorra.

How long do I need to live in Andorra to become a citizen?

Naturalization typically requires 20 years of residence in Andorra. Also, dual nationality is prohibited, so you would need to renounce your current nationality.

How do I get a work permit in Andorra?

Employee residence is covered under the active residence path (Art. 28). Self-employed workers have a separate route under Art. 28 ter. These paths are part of Andorra's own immigration law.

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