Andorra•EuropeActive Residency - Employment (Procedure C)
At a Glance
Processing Time
~30 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for foreign nationals with a signed employment contract with an Andorran company. Requires employer sponsorship and proof that position cannot be filled by local candidates. Subject to annual quota.
Active Residency with employment authorization is for foreign nationals who secure employment with an Andorran company. The employer must demonstrate that the position cannot be filled by a local candidate and must initiate the application process. Applicants must be between 18-60 years old, have no criminal record, and obtain social security affiliation (CASS).
Annual Visa Allocation
30 visas per year
Quotas for self-employed residency (Procedure C) are set periodically by government decree and are often very limited (e.g., 30 spots in the May 2024 decree).
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
16,515 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
50,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
Catalan
Basic
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original and photocopy, at least 6 months validity
Medical examination
Health certificate from Andorran health authority
Criminal background certificate
With Hague Apostille
Proof of qualifications
Degree certificates or professional credentials
Sponsor Documents
Employment contract
Signed contract detailing job terms and conditions
Proof of recruitment efforts
Evidence that position was advertised locally
Company documentation
Company registration and business license
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency and citizenship
- Work authorization in Andorra
- Can sponsor dependents through family reunification
- Renewable for extended periods
- Favorable tax rates up to 10% for high earners
Considerations
- Subject to annual quota
- Employer-dependent (limited job mobility)
- Requires 183 days/year minimum residence
- Lengthy application process
- Strict criminal record requirements
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain signed contract from Andorran employer
Employer initiates application
Employer applies to Immigration Department proving position cannot be filled locally
Medical examination
Undergo medical examination as required by immigration
Register with social security
Affiliate with Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social (CASS)
Receive residence card
Collect work permit and residence authorization
Application Forms
Work Permit Application
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