Residence permit in Andorra

We offer you to get a residence permit for Andorra with the assistance of our foreign partners. Andorra is a new European jurisdiction attracting not only by its best taxes in the world but also by its location between Spain and France.

Benefits of a residence permit in Andorra are the following

  • the lowest in the world income tax rate;
  • the highest in the world level of security;
  • high-quality free three-level education which is ideal for learning languages: French and Spanish;
  • the possibility a long-stay in France, Spain and Portugal without visa;
  • a simplified process of receiving visas for entry into other Schengen union states;
  • relatively low real estate prices (approximately EUR 150 000);
  • lower cost of living compared to the U.S. and most Western European countries;
  • free trade zone throughout the territory of Andorra (the prices of all commodities are lower by 25-40% than in Spain, France and other EU countries), especially for cars, yachts, watches, jewelry, cosmetics, wine products and clothing world brands;
  • the high possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Spain, France and Portugal due to an international convention signed between the two countries.

More information on the residence permit:

There are two types of residence permit in Andorra: passive and active.

Passive Residence Permit requires staying on the territory of Andorra at least 183 days a year, and prohibition of any employment or occupation.

Active Residence Permit allows employment or professional activity, but it is much more difficult to get it.

A residence permit obtained for the first time is valid for one year. Subsequent Residence permits are issued for a period of three years. After 10 years of staying in the resident status a permit for an indefinite stay in Andorra may be granted.

The residence permit is a plastic card with a photograph. The principal applicant who applies for a residence permit for himself can get it for his family members.

To obtain a passive residence permit we need a client to provide us with identity documents, documents confirming marital and financial status, status and availability of funds enough for a stay in Andorra, and other essential information which will be requested after reviewing the situation of the client.

It usually takes 3 - 4 months to issue a residence permit and 2 visits to Andorra in average.

Conditions for obtaining a passive residence permit

  • achievement of 18 years age by the main (titular) applicant;
  • clear criminal record;
  • absence of serious diseases;
  • financial viability and availability of funds for a stay in Andorra;
  • placing a deposit in a bank of Andorra.

Main stages of obtaining a residence permit:

  1. Opening a bank account in a bank of Andorra (personal presence is required) with a deposit of at least 33,000 euro and 11,000 euro extra for each family member + EUR 30,000 (for main applicant) and EUR 7,000 for each family member for subsequent deposit after the positive decision of the migration service. This deposit is refunded after the loss of resident status.
  2. Making an insurance policy on the territory of Andorra
  3. Execution of a contract for lease or purchase of property in Andorra.
  4. Passing a medical examination (for adults).

Our company can carry out the full range of organizational, legal and advisory activities for the implementation of this procedure and obtaining a residence permit for clients and their family with the assistance of necessary specialists, experts and attorneys.