Navigate Andorran Immigration Programs with Inimex Expertise

Foreign documents will have to be translated into Catalan by a sworn translator. Certain documents issued in Spanish, French or English can be accepted by the Andorran Immigration Department. Additionally, most documents will have to have an apostille. Below is the general list of documents required by non-EU/EEA country nationals. However, it is important to note that the list of documents differs for EU/EEA or Swiss citizens.

• Official application forms dated and signed.
• Recent color photo ID, 35x45mm.
• International passport.
• Marriage certificate if you are married and a certificate of celibacy if you are single (to be issued under 3 months).
• Birth certificate (only required for children).
• Vaccination booklet for children under 16 years of age (if applicable).
• Documents confirming that a dependent child up to 24 years old is a full-time student (if applicable).
• Police certificate (will have to be issued in less than 3 months from your country of origin and of residence).
• Medical insurance valid during the entire stay in Andorra.
• Confirmation of accommodation in Andorra.
• Bank certificate and bank statements.
• Business registration documents from any company in which you own 25% or more.
• Tax assessment covering the previous 5 years.
• Documents justifying the source of income.
• Demonstrate legal residence covering the past 5 years.

Outlined below is the standard procedure for an immigration application under the passive residency in Andorra:

Personalized consultation: At Inimex, we first begin by conducting a private consultation with each client to address all relevant issues with regards to their immigration application to Andorra and their relocation. We take this opportunity to cover any other questions and topics, including education and healthcare system, bank account opening, taxation and any other administrative matters.

Document legalization: We will help you prepare and legalize all the required documentation for the passive residence application in Andorra. In addition, local translators will translate all your documents into one of the officially accepted languages by the Andorran authorities (Catalan, Spanish, or French).

Bank account opening and property rental or purchase: We will be glad to welcome you in Andorra and assist you in the matters of bank account opening and in acquiring or renting a property.

Medical insurance contracting: We will assist you and your family in subscribing to medical insurance in Andorra.

Submission of the residence permit application and medical examination: Once your file is complete and your documents are legalized and translated, we will reserve an appointment for you to submit your residence permit application. We will accompany you during the appointment at the Immigration Department of Andorra. Following the appointment, you and your family members may have to undergo a medical examination.

Deposit at AFA: After your file is reviewed and approved by the Immigration Department of Andorra, you will have to proceed with a deposit transfer to AFA. The deposit will be held at AFA during the entire stay of your residency and may be refunded only after you become a citizen of Andorra or if you decide to renounce your residence permit.

Obtaining the first Andorran residence card: When your residence permit is ready to be collected, the Andorran Immigration Department will contact you. You will be asked to cover the government fees for issuing the permit, which will be valid for two years. In the event that you are unable to collect your residence permit in person, we will be able to collect it for you through proxy. It is important to note that from this moment you will have a period of six months to proceed with the remaining investments within the Andorran assets. Finally, once the residence permit is issued, you will have 30 days to provide a certificate of residence registration from the Comú of your residence city to the Immigration Department of Andorra.

According to Andorra Immigration Law, the first residence permit is valid for a period of 2 years. It is possible to renew the residence permit for another period of two years. While the third residence permit will be valid for three years. After 7 years of legal residency, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent residence status in Andorra, which is valid for 10 years.

It is possible to exchange and obtain an Andorran driver’s license. If the original driver’s license is from a European Union member country, there is no need to pass exams. However, if the driver’s license is issued from a country outside of the EU, the applicant will have to undergo a practical exam.
Andorran residents can ask and obtain a refund of paid taxes on products they purchased in Spain, France and any other EU country.

VAT in Andorra is only 4.5% compared to its neighboring countries, whereas 20% in France or 21% in Spain. Therefore, the prices on many products in Andorra are more reasonable, such as luxurious cars.
The laws that regulate the residence permit “sense actividad lucrativa” in Andorra is based on the regulation “Llei 9/2012, del 31 de maig, de mobilitat internacional per raons no lucratives” and the “Reglament de l’articulat de la Llei 9/2012, del 31 de maig, de mobilitat internacional per raons no lucrativas”.

There are three fundamental ways to become a citizen of Andorra:

• By naturalization: After holding a residence permit and residing in Andorra for 20 years, you can become Andorran citizen by naturalization. The period of time can be decreased to 10 years if you have accomplished your studies in Andorra.
• By birth: A child that is born in Andorra obtains Andorran citizenship if the parents hold a legal residence permit in the country.
• By marriage: You can obtain Andorran citizenship after being married to an Andorran citizen for at least 3 years.

All foreign supporting documents will have to be translated into Catalan, which is the official language of the country. Documents in Spanish, French or English can be accepted by the Andorran Immigration Department. Additionally, the foreign documents issued outside of Andorra need to be certified with an apostille. It should be noted that the list of documents differs for European Union citizens.

• Photograph (35×45 mm).
• Official application forms.
• International passport.
• Marriage certificate (if applicable) or a declaration of single status.
• Police certificate issued from your country of citizenship and/or country of residence issued less than 3 months.
• Birth certificate (required only for children) and vaccination booklet (for under 16 years old).
• Evidence of international recognition in the cultural, sportive or scientific spheres.
• Confirmation documents of income.
• Detailed curriculum vitae of your educational background, of professional experience and of obtained achievements and awards.
• Confirmation of long-term accommodation in Andorra, such as a title deed or a rental agreement.
• Medical coverage from a local insurance.
• Bank certificate and bank statements.

The procedure for obtaining a residence permit under scientific, cultural, or sportive reasons in Andorra is as follows:

Initial consultation: At the very start, you will be able to meet with one of our experts. During this meeting, we will answer and address any questions you may have with regards to your immigration to Andorra. We will cover other topics you would like to have further information on, such as the real estate market in Andorra, the taxation system, medical care, bank opening and much more.

Preparation of documents: We will evaluate your profile and share with you a questionnaire in order for us to prepare a detailed list of documents according to your situation. In this regard, we will support you in the preparation of your documents according to the appropriate formats accepted by Andorran authorities. We will also assist you in the legalization process (based on the country issuing your documents) and the translation of your documents into Catalan. Documents in Spanish and in French are equally accepted by the Andorran Immigration Department.

Accommodation in Andorra: For your immigration in Andorra, you will need to have regular and long-term accommodation. Our collaborators will be pleased to help you find a property in Andorra. Based on your preferences, needs, budget and personal requests, we will present a set of properties for you to choose from and visit. Naturally, we will be present during each step of this procedure and review the documents leading to the transaction of either the rental or of acquisition of a property.

Medical insurance subscription in Andorra: As part of the main requirements, you will have to possess medical insurance covering all health risks for the entire length of your stay in Andorra. We work with several insurance brokers and they will propose plans that are approved by the Andorran Immigration Department.

Application for a residence permit: When your application dossier is complete and ready to be submitted, we will coordinate an appointment with the Immigration Department of Andorra. You may be asked to pass a medical examination.

Transfer to AFA: Once your application is approved by the Immigration Department of Andorra, you will have to accomplish a transfer to AFA, which will be held at AFA during the entire length of your residency in Andorra. It should be noted that the total deposit amount can only be refunded to you if you become a citizen of Andorra or if you decide to renounce your residence permit.

Receiving the first residence card: Within a few weeks, you will receive the first residence permit of Andorra. The permit will be valid for two years. From this moment, you will have 30 days to provide a certificate of residence registration from the Comú of your residence city to the Immigration Department of Andorra. The certificate confirms your address is registered in the city of your residence.

Personal documents that are issued in a foreign language will have to be officially translated into Catalan. However, some documents issued in Spanish, French or English can be accepted. Most of foreign documents will also have to be legalized and apostilled. Below is a general list of documents which can vary to a degree based on your particular situation and country of origin:

• Official application forms dated and signed.
• Recent color photograph, 35×45 mm.
• Valid passport.
• Confirmation of civil status.
• Birth certificate (required for children only).
• Vaccination booklet for children under 16 years old (if applicable).
• Police certificate issued from your country of citizenship and from any country you have resided in. It should be noted that the police certificate has a validity of up to 3 months.
• Medical insurance valid in Andorra that is covering all health risks.
• Evidence of long-term accommodation in Andorra.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Bank certificate, bank statements and bank reference under your personal name.
• Financial statements under the company name in the event that the company exists in another country.
• Business and financial plans.
• Company registration certificate.
• Tax assessment under your personal name covering the previous 5 years.
• Tax assessment under the company name if it is an existing business.
• Diploma and/or certifications.
• Documents confirming you have the professional experience in the field you intend the company to operate in.
• It should be mentioned that the list of documents may vary for European Union citizens.

The following describes the general immigration process our clients experience when they apply for a residence permit in Andorra with the help of our team:

Initial meeting with a dedicated team member: The first step consists of meeting with you and taking this opportunity to provide you with useful information on the International Projection residence permit in Andorra. We will be able to evaluate your situation as well as the business you intend to operate in Andorra. We will also be available to address any questions and concerns you may have whether it concerns corporation, taxation, bank account opening, medical care, education or real estate.

Preparation, legalization, and translation of documents: Once we understood your situation and identified your needs and expectations, we will share with you a plan with all the steps of the process and a list of documents for you to begin to prepare. Our team will assist you in combining all required documents based on your specific situation and the type of business you would like to create in Andorra. Naturally, we will help you with the translation and the legalization (apostille) of the documents for your immigration application.

Administrative steps: Our team will be glad to welcome you in Andorra and assist you in the administrative steps, including bank account opening under your personal and company names. You should consider that the company’s bank account should have a capital of a minimum amount of €3,000. In parallel, we will present your company’s documents in order to obtain a permit to register it in Andorra. Additionally, we will introduce you to the local real estate agencies and help you find a property to rent or acquire and to insurance brokers to subscribe to a medical coverage.

Application for a residence permit: Once your application file is complete, we will accompany you at the Immigration Department of Andorra and officially submit your application for a residence permit under the international projection. Following the appointment, you may pass a medical exam at the Immigration Department.

Transfer to AFA: After your application is approved by the Immigration Department of Andorra, you will be asked to accomplish a deposit transfer to AFA. The deposit will be held at AFA during the entire stay of your residency and can only be refunded to you if you become a citizen of Andorra or if you decide to renounce your residence permit.

Obtaining the first residence permit: The first residence card of Andorra will be issued with a validity of two years. From this moment, you will have a period of six months to present to the Andorran Immigration Department the official registration documents of the company and confirmation the company is active and in operation. Furthermore, you will be given a period of 30 days to present a certificate of residence registration from the Comú of your residence city to the Immigration Department of Andorra. It is a document attesting your address is registered at the city of your residence.

Foreign documents will have to be translated into Catalan, which is the official language of the country. Documents in French, English or Spanish can be approved by the Andorran immigration authorities. Unless otherwise specified, all required documents will have to be legalized with an Apostille. In countries where obtaining the Apostille is not possible, the original documents will have to be properly legalized according to local’s country procedure. The documents list can vary for individuals who are citizens of a European Union country.

• Below is a general list of documents. Our team will be glad to draft a detailed list of documents for you depending on your specific situation:
• Official application forms, dated and signed.
• Recent color ID photograph, sized 35×45 mm.
• Passport or travel document.
• Marriage certificate if you are married or a declaration of celibacy if you are single (to be issued under 3 months).
• Birth certificate for dependent children (if applicable).
• Vaccination booklet for children under 16 years old (if applicable).
• Documents proving that a dependent child (up to 24 years old) is a full-time student (if applicable).
• Police certificate from your country of citizenship and or any country of residency to be issued less than 3 months.
• Bank certificate and bank statements demonstrating financial solvency as stipulated by Immigration regulations in Andorra.
• Financial support documents from the previous year related to the activity subject to the application.
• Work agreement and pay slips.
• Documents justifying your place of residence in Andorra, which can be confirmed with either a rental contract or property deed.
• Favorable resolution from the Government of Andorra certifying Digital Nomad status.

Listed below is a step-by-step process to help you apply navigate the immigration procedure in Andorra:

Personalized consultation: The first step of the process consists of meeting with you and taking this opportunity to provide you with additional information on the residence permit for Digital Nomads in Andorra. We will be able to evaluate your situation and confirm if your situation corresponds to the program’s conditions. Additionally, we will be available to address any questions and concerns you may have whether it is related to taxation, bank account opening, medical care, education or the real estate market of Andorra.

Preparation, legalization, and translation of documents: After we have a clear understanding of your situation, we will share with you a detailed step-by-step of the process as well as a list of documents for you to begin to prepare for your immigration application. Our team will assist you in combining all of the required documents based on your situation and occupation. Naturally, we will help you with the translation and the legalization (with an apostille) of your supporting documents for your residence permit application.

Rental or purchase of a property: Our team can assist you with finding a property and accompany you during the process of renting or acquiring a property in Andorra.

Medical coverage: We will be glad to recommend you insurance brokers for you to subscribe to a medical coverage in Andorra that is suitable.

Application for a residence permit: Once your supporting documents are ready and your application file is complete, we will accompany you at the Immigration Department of Andorra to officially submit your application for a residence permit under the Digital Nomad program. Following the appointment, you may be asked to pass a medical exam at the Immigration Department.

Obtaining the first residence card: If your application is approved, the first residence permit will be issued within a few weeks. The first residence card will be valid for a period of two years. From this moment, you will be able to begin your work remotely from Andorra. Additionally, you will be given 30 days to provide a certificate of residence registration from the Comú of your residence city to the Immigration Department of Andorra. The certificate is a confirmation document that your address is registered in the city of your residence.