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Residency in Andorra - main permits and options
Thinking about how to get residency in Andorra? Maybe you have searched for phrases like "residency Andorra" or "Andorra residency requirements" and found conflicting explanations. Below is a clear overview of the main options, the typical requirements, and a simple, factual process. Invico’s licensed, multilingual team guides you from decision to residence card without confusion or delay.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, a celebrated professional, or someone who simply wants to retire in this mountain paradise, Andorra has a residency path designed for you. Below you will find a clear, step by step breakdown of each option - what you need to qualify, the costs involved, and the stay requirements - so you can pick the route that best fits your goals and start planning your residence in Andorra and your life in the Pyrenees. For the practical steps of banking, utilities and internet once your permit is approved, see our Move to Andorra guide
Passive residency in Andorra (investment route)
Do you have some serious savings or investments and you do not plan to work in Andorra? This passive residency Andorra option lets you live here without a local job. You will need to make a refundable deposit with the Andorran government of €47,500 (plus €9,500 per family member). You also need to make an investment of €600,000 in an approved Andorran asset (for instance, buying a house) and then spend at least 90 days per year in Andorra. You will need private health insurance. Many people treat this as a form of Andorra permanent residency based on investment. If you plan to meet the investment requirement by buying a home, see our Buy Property in Andorra guide
International business residency in Andorra
Maybe you have an international business? If your revenue is at least 85% external to Andorra, then this is the option for you. You only need to spend a minimum of 90 days per year in Andorra, have private health insurance, and place €47,500 (plus €9,500 per family member) on deposit with the Andorran government.
Andorra residency for famous or high-achieving professionals
Are you a famous or high-achieving professional? You can also apply for Andorra residency if you are an award winning artist, elite athlete, or a pioneering scientist. You must prove your credentials with press coverage, awards, or published work. You will need to make a refundable deposit with the Andorran government of €47,500 (plus €9,500 per family member) and you must spend at least 90 days per year in Andorra. You will need private health insurance.
Andorra company-based residency
Open a company in Andorra in which you must own more than 34 percent and be a director (administrator). Spend at least 183 days per year in Andorra and register with Social Security (CASS). You will need to place a €50,000 deposit with the Andorran government. This route gives you an Andorra residence permit tied to your company.
Family reunification
If one family member holds a valid Andorra residency, spouses or partners and dependent children can usually join under family reunification once the principal resident meets minimum income and housing criteria. Invico helps you align documentation and timelines so the whole family transitions together.
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”
Seneca.
Residency in Andorra - core requirements
Whatever Andorra residency route you choose, Immigration will always look at the same foundations for every Andorra residence permit:
- Clean criminal record - police certificates from each country where you have recently lived.
- Sufficient income and assets - enough to support your residence in Andorra under the chosen category.
- Health cover - private health insurance or CASS contributions, depending on the permit type.
- A valid address in Andorra - rental contract or property deeds that match your residency application.
If part of your move is driven by tax planning, read our income tax in Andorra guide alongside these residency rules.
What everyone needs, no matter the path
- Show up in person. You and any adult dependents apply in country once you arrive.
- Spotless background. No criminal record - police certificates from every country of residence.
- Limited spots. Andorra opens a fixed number of new residency slots at a time.
Pick the route that fits your goals, whether it is investing, launching a venture, leveraging your talents, or joining the local job market, and you will be on your way to enjoying low Andorra residency costs, mountain views, and an unbeatable outdoor lifestyle. Let us know if you want more details on what documents you need for Andorra residency, how to meet Andorra residency requirements, or any other part of the Andorra residence permit application process.