🇦🇩 Andorra visa and immigration options

Andorra is one of 197 destinations covered by Visa Ray. We map 7 pathways across work visas, study visas, business and investor visas, family visas, permanent residence, citizenship and visitor visas. Amounts are quoted in the local currency (EUR), USD or EUR where stated. Figures are reviewed periodically (our most volatile figures were last audited on 16 October 2026), but immigration rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before you apply.

Reasons to consider Andorra

Based on the pathways we map, here is what Andorra offers different kinds of applicants:

Work visa: Employee permits or active (self-employed) residence through a local company; active residence processing averages 3-6 months.
Study visa: Permit for students admitted to a recognised institution.
Business and investor visa: Residence through a qualifying investment.
Family visa: Permit for spouses and minor children of lawful residents or citizens.
Permanent residence: Renewable residence leading to longer-term status.
Citizenship: Naturalization requires very long residence (commonly cited at around 20 years) and generally renunciation of other nationality.

Visa and immigration options for Andorra

Work visas

Work and Residence Authorisation / Active Residence

Employee permits or active (self-employed) residence through a local company; active residence processing averages 3-6 months.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: Work for the approved employer.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Under Law 2/2026 (effective 13 February 2026) the AFA deposit for active residence is reported as a final, non-refundable EUR 50,000 contribution, with technology/innovation/digital projects exempt; sources conflict on figures. IMPORTANT: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements…

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Study visas

Student Residence Permit

Permit for students admitted to a recognised institution.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Business and investor visas

Passive Residence (Investment)

Residence through a qualifying investment.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Family visas

Family Reunification Permit

Permit for spouses and minor children of lawful residents or citizens.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Permanent residence

Long-Term Residence

Renewable residence leading to longer-term status.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: See restrictions.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Citizenship

Citizenship by Naturalization

Naturalization requires very long residence (commonly cited at around 20 years) and generally renunciation of other nationality.

Processing time: Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Fees apply; confirm the current schedule with the Andorran Department of Immigration.
Work and study rights: Full citizen rights.
Family: Family members may apply for linked status subject to conditions.

Important: Naturalization years and renunciation were not verified in the sources reviewed (commonly cited at 20 years, with reductions for some) -- genuine content gap. IMPORTANT: Public English-language detail is thin and rules change; this is a genuine content gap -- confirm current requirements with the competent authority before relying on it.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Visitor visas

Short-Stay Visit (Visa-Free / Visa)

Short-term entry for tourism or visits.

Processing time: Immediate at the border if visa-free; weeks if a visa is needed.
Typical costs: Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.
Government fees: Visa-free for many nationalities; visa fees apply otherwise.
Work and study rights: No work or study rights.
Family: Not applicable.

Sources reviewed: andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes, andorraguides.com residency requirements

Official sources to check

Where possible, confirm every requirement with these or the competent government authority:

andorrainsiders.com Moving to Andorra 2026 residency taxes
andorraguides.com residency requirements

Frequently asked questions

What visa options does Andorra offer?

Visa Ray maps 7 pathways for Andorra: Work and Residence Authorisation / Active Residence, Long-Term Residence, Student Residence Permit, Family Reunification Permit, Short-Stay Visit (Visa-Free / Visa), Passive Residence (Investment), Citizenship by Naturalization.

How long does the Work and Residence Authorisation / Active Residence take for Andorra?

Varies; confirm with the Andorran Department of Immigration.

How much does the Work and Residence Authorisation / Active Residence cost?

Government fees plus translation, apostille and legalisation costs.

Can I become a citizen of Andorra?

Naturalization requires very long residence (commonly cited at around 20 years) and generally renunciation of other nationality.

How current is this information about Andorra?

Visa Ray reviews fees, thresholds and other volatile figures against current sources (last audit 16 October 2026) and flags anything it cannot confirm. Rules can change without notice, so verify with the official government source before applying.

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