There’s a lot to love about Andorra. But while it’s nice to know the school system is great, the country is safe, the tax system is fair and overall it’s a very healthy place to live, it’s a moot point if you don’t have a residence permit.
If you’re convinced Andorra is the place and you want to call this beautiful country home, it’s time to dig into the specifics of getting residency in Andorra.
Andorra has 2 main options to live here, with different residency requirements;
- Passive residence; residence without work
- Active residence; residence and self-employment
The main difference between the two, is the time requirement you need to meet and how you are insured (privately or publicly).
Andorra’s passive residency visas require residents to spend 3 months of the year in the country, while active residents are required to call Andorra their home and spend at least 6 months of the year in the country.
It’s worth considering how much time you want to spend in Andorra before making any decisions.
Passive residents do not have a work permit, meaning they cannot work locally (unless it is for their own company), while active residents do have a work permit.
While passive residents are required to organise their own private health insurance, active residents must be registered with CASS, part of the Andorran healthcare system.
For more information on residency in Andorra, please see our guides, specific to your needs below.
