Andorra Residence Permit

​Frequently asked questions

• How to get a residence permit in Andorra?

  There are two main types of residence permits in Andorra:

  1. Active residency is for people who work in the country, either as an employee of an Andorran company or as a self-employed person running their own business.
  2. Passive residency is designed for people who don't work locally — such as retirees or remote workers — and requires spending at least 90 days per year in the country and a financial investment in Andorra of at least €1 mln.
• Is it possible to return the investments?

  All investments can be returned after the residence permit expires — if the holder does not plan to renew it. The residence permit will be cancelled if the assets are sold before this time.

• Are minors subject to Due Diligence?

  No, only the main applicant undergoes Due Diligence.

• What is the required minimum investment amount?

  The minimum investment is €1,000,000. But it is the total sum of the two investment conditions, where the deposit must be at least €50,000.

• Which documents are required to apply for residency in Andorra?

  The main set of documents includes:

  1. Completed form for residency application.
  2. Originals and copies of the national and international passports.
  3. Certificates of criminal record from the countries of origin, citizenship, and residence.
  4. Recent colour photos.
  5. Proof of accommodation in Andorra — a lease or purchase agreement.
  6. Marriage certificate, if applicable.
  7. Birth certificates for children, if applicable.
  8. Health insurance.
  9. Proof of eligible annual income — 300% of the minimum salary in Andorra for the main applicant, plus 100% per dependant.

  Immigrant Invest lawyers help collect, translate, and apostille documents, get health insurance, and conclude a real estate lease agreement.

• Is it mandatory for residency to open a bank account in Andorra?

  Yes, opening an Andorran bank account is a mandatory step before submitting your residency application.

• What document is required to enter Andorra?

  Investors must visit Andorra to apply for residency and pass a medical examination. To enter the country, they need a valid passport or an ID card, as Andorra does not impose visa requirements on visitors.

  However, since Andorra is accessible only via France or Spain — both Schengen Area countries — applicants must comply with Schengen visa regulations to enter these states before proceeding to Andorra. Therefore, a Schengen visa, a residence permit of a Schengen country, or a passport of a country with visa-free entry to the Schengen Area is required.

• What obligations arise after obtaining a residence permit in Andorra?

  To maintain Andorran residency, it is mandatory to:

  • spend at least 90 days a year in Andorra;
  • bear the associated costs;
  • keep the investments;
  • and transfer the minimum required annual income of €54,900+ to an Andorran bank.

  Passive residency also requires not to engage in local employment.

• If I rent a property in Andorra, what additional costs will arise?

  When renting a property in Andorra, additional costs may include a security deposit equal to one or two months' rent, utilities such as electricity, water, heating, and internet, as well as tenant insurance to cover damages.

• How to obtain citizenship in Andorra?

  A resident may become a citizen of Andorra, if they renounce their other citizenship and meet the following criteria:

  1. Maintain residency for at least 20 years — for standard naturalisation. If the compulsory education was completed in Andorra, the residency term is 10 years. A spouse of an Andorran citizen may apply for citizenship after 3 years.
  2. Pass exams of the Catalan language and the country’s history.
  3. Provide proof of continuous residence in Andorra, integration into the society, and participation in the life of the local community.