What are the different types of residency in Andorra? What are the legal requirements that must be met? What documents must be provided? Why seek assistance with the process of obtaining Andorran residency?
Moving to Andorra requires an understanding of a specific legal framework. The Principality offers several types of residency status to suit different personal and professional situations. Tax residency, residence permits, possible statuses for expatriates, applicable taxation… These are all essential topics to master before moving to Andorra on a permanent basis.
Active Residency
Active residency is intended for individuals who wish to live and work in Andorra. It is mainly aimed at entrepreneurs, business leaders, self-employed individuals, or employees who wish to carry out professional activities in Andorra while establishing their tax residency there.
Conditions for obtaining an active residency:
- Reside in Andorra for at least 183 days per year,
- Demonstrate genuine economic activity,
- Pay €50,000 to the AFA (Andorran Financial Authority).
Active resident status allows individuals to settle permanently in the Principality of Andorra, provided they comply with legal requirements regarding presence in the country and economic activity.
Passive Residency
Passive residency is intended for individuals who wish to live in Andorra without working there. It mainly concerns investors, individuals with passive income, retirees, or anyone who wishes to settle in Andorra while maintaining their sources of income abroad.
Conditions for obtaining a passive residency:
- Reside in Andorra for at least 90 days per year,
- Demonstrate that you earn more than 300% of the Andorran minimum wage,
- Invest at least €1,000,000, including a minimum of €800,000 in real estate,
- Pay €50,000 to the AFA (Andorran Financial Authority).
Passive resident status allows you to reside permanently in the Principality of Andorra, subject to certain obligations, including minimum presence in the territory, financial capacity, and investment.
Required Documents
All applications for residency in Andorra, whether active or passive, require the submission of a complete administrative file in Catalan.
The following documents are generally required when applying for active or passive residency:
- A valid passport,
- A criminal record extract issued within the last three months, blank and apostilled,
- Proof of residence in Andorra,
- Proof of a medical examination carried out in Andorra,
- Proof of financial resources.
The Andorran authorities require a number of documents in order to verify the applicant’s identity, personal circumstances, financial capacity, and compliance with the legal requirements in force.
