Andorra•EuropeActive Residency - Self-Employed/Entrepreneur (Procedure B)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
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
Residency for entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals who establish or acquire a business in Andorra. Requires minimum 20% company ownership, administrator role, and €50,000 security deposit.
Active residency for self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs allows foreign nationals to establish or acquire a business in Andorra and reside in the country while managing their enterprise. Must own at least 20% of company shares and hold an administrator position. A €50,000 security deposit must be maintained with the Andorran Financial Authority.
Annual Visa Allocation
325 visas per year
The quota is established by government decree (BOPA) and is typically released in specific increments throughout the year. For 2025, the quota was set at 325 permits for self-employed residency (comprising 125 for applications already in process and 200 for new applicants). Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and the quota is frequently exhausted shortly after being opened.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
49,546 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
50,000 EUR
Investment Required
50,000 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
Catalan
Basic
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
Financial records
Business plan and financial projections
Sponsor Documents
Company registration certificate
Proof of business establishment or acquisition
Company bylaws
Articles of incorporation or association
Share certificate
Proof of at least 20% ownership
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Advantages
- Business ownership opportunity
- Path to permanent residency and citizenship
- Can sponsor dependents
- Favorable tax rates (0-10%)
- Long-term renewable permits available
Considerations
- Requires €50,000 deposit (refundable but tied up)
- Strict company ownership and management requirements
- Must maintain 183 days/year residency
- Complex business establishment requirements
- Lengthy processing time
Application Process
Establish or acquire company
Form new Andorran company or acquire existing business
Secure ownership stake
Own at least 20% of company shares and hold administrator position
Submit security deposit
Deposit €50,000 with Andorran Financial Authority (AFA)
Apply for residency
Submit application with business documentation
Medical examination
Complete required health evaluation
Receive residence authorization
Obtain active residency permit
Application Forms
Self-Employment Residency Application
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