Immigration in Andorra
If you are thinking about applying for residency in Andorra, we facilitate all the procedures and arrangements so you can complete the process as quickly as possible. Life in Andorra is synonymous with fantastic natural environments in the heart of the Pyrenees, as well as safety and an excellent quality of life. Andorra has one of the world’s best healthcare systems, a predominantly free and multi-lingual educational system, and a complete range of services and recreational activities to suit all preferences. And all of this is less than a 3-hour drive from cities like Barcelona and Toulouse.
At Advantia Assessors we manage all types of residence permits: passive residence in Andorra, tax residence in Andorra or active residence as an employee, among other types of residence in Andorra.
There are two broad types of residence permit in Andorra.
Active residence (for employees or self-employed persons, or for investors), and passive residence, in all of their forms: golden visa, non-profit residencies for international professionals or residencies of scientific, sporting or cultural interest. We also manage temporary residence permits for companies that perform seasonal work in Andorra (construction projects, installations, internships, training camps, etc.). And finally we help you with the digital visa, the residence permit for remote workers.
Active Residence in Andorra
At Advantia Assessors we are specialists in the management of the self-employment residency, a type of active residency that allows the recipient to live in Andorra and conduct business as a self-employed individual or entrepreneur. In order to be eligible to apply, the following requirements must be met:
- The interested party must establish their residence in Andorra for 183 days.
- Obtain a foreign investment authorisation that will facilitate the creation of a corporation in the country (in which they must have a share of more than 34%) and have legally constituted the company.
- Occupying a role in the management body of the aforementioned company.
- Prove, within a maximum period of three months from the date of registration of the entry of the application for immigration authorisation, that the company is the owner of a duly registered and active business in the Principality of Andorra.
As a purely economic requirement for obtaining a residence permit, it is essential:
- Depositing €50,000 non-interest-bearing with the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA). This amount will be repaid in full if and when the individual decides not to continue living in the country (as long as no outstanding debts exist).
Passive residencies
Passive residencies or tax residencies are those that cover one of the following scenarios:
- Residence without profitable activity
- Residence for international professionals
- Residence for reasons of scientific, cultural and sporting interest
- Residence for admission to private care homes or private medical or therapeutic treatment centres
In these cases, a formal commitment will be requested to certify that the effective residence in Andorra will be established for a period of at least 90 days per calendar year.
The economic requirements:
- Verification from the individual in question of an annual income that exceeds the current annual minimum wage by 300%. You must add 100% to this indicator for every dependant.
- An investment in Andorra of at least €600,000 euros. This investment can be made in real estate, the country’s corporations, debt or finance instruments issued by local entities or other types of assets within the Andorran territory.
- A deposit of €47,500 non-interest-bearing with the Andorran Finance Authority (AFA), which must be increased by €9,500 for every dependant. The total sum of this deposit will be included in the minimum investment of €400,000 required by the country, (600.000€ in the case of passive residences without lucrative activity).
Professionals with international projection
Reasons of scientific, cultural and sporting interest
Admission to private geriatric centres or private medical or therapeutic care centres.
without lucrative activity
Professionals with international projection
Reasons of scientific, cultural and sporting interest
Admission to private geriatric centres or private medical or therapeutic care centres.
- Commitment of residence: minimum 90 calendar days per year.
- Minimum investment in Andorra: €2500 in fees.
- Justification of annual income: 300% more than the minimum annual salary in force. 100% of this indicator must be added for each of your dependants.
- Non-remunerated deposit in the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA): €47,500, which must be increased by €9,500 for each dependant. This deposit is included in the minimum investment requirements.
without lucrative activity
- Residence commitment: minimum 90 calendar days per year.
- Minimum investment in Andorra: €600,000 in real estate located in the territory of the Principality of Andorra (in real estate units of a minimum value of €400,000 per unit), in shares in Andorran companies, in debt or financial instruments issued by local entities, in life insurance products contracted with entities resident in the Principality of Andorra or in non-interest bearing deposits with the Andorran Financial Authority.
This amount is reduced to the amount of four hundred thousand euros (€400,000) provided that the investment is made directly or indirectly and permanently and effectively in the Housing Fund, in accordance with the applicable regulations. - Justification of annual income: exceeding 300% of the minimum annual salary in force. 100% of this indicator must be added for each of the dependants.
- Non-remunerated deposit in the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA): €47,500, which must be increased by €9,500 for each dependant. This deposit is included in the minimum investment requirements.
We can help you with the processes for acquiring your residency in Andorra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about residency in Andorra
Have you any doubts about the way to obtain fiscal residence and start a new life in Andorra? The main questions that our clients ask us (and which are recurring issues in the Immigration Department) are the following:
In order to immigrate into Andorra, it is necessary to have a job or an offer of employment there, to have health insurance and no criminal record. The type of residence permit will determine the specific requirements, including the obligation to stay in the country for a minimum number of days per year.
To obtain a residence permit in Andorra, you have to submit an application to the Andorran Government, together with the necessary documentation. It is necessary to fulfil all the requirements and to follow an evaluation procedure before residence is granted.
The process of obtaining residence in Andorra can vary in length. However, in general, from application to final approval, it takes one week for active self-employed residence and between two months and a maximum of two and a half months for passive residence. It is important to fulfil all the requirements if you wish to speed up the process.
By becoming a resident of Andorra, you can enjoy benefits such as access to the country’s health, education and social services. In addition, Andorra is known for its excellent quality of life, security and economic stability, making it an attractive place in which to live.
Yes, you can obtain residence in Andorra without an employment contract if you can prove that you have sufficient financial resources to live in the country.
Yes, once you have obtained residence in Andorra, you can apply to bring your spouse and minor children to Andorra.
Residence in Andorra offers benefits such as reduced corporation tax and tax exemptions for people working remotely, among other incentives to attract residents to the country.
The official language is Catalan. In order to renew your residence permit, you will have to prove that you have reached at least ´’Level A2’ in Catalan.
Some of the advantages of living in Andorra are a favourable tax system, a safe and peaceful environment, access to high-quality services and the possibility of enjoying nature and outdoor activities in a privileged setting.