There are plenty of reasons for expats to look into gaining a residency visa in Andorra. The country has one of the lowest tax rates in the world, a high quality of life, and is a very safe place to live.

Anyone can apply for a residency visa. The only catch is that you will need to meet the requirements and provide the necessary documents – all information you can get from our site.

Andorran residency falls into two different categories, which have further sub-categories:

  • Passive residency:  For individuals that will perform most of their economic activity outside of Andorra during their stay
  • Active residency:  For individuals that wish to make Andorra their home and to work full time within the country

Andorra Passive Residency

After completing a criminal background check and showing proof of private health insurance, your income must be 300% of the minimum Andorran salary. At time of writing in 2026, it is €18,303.96, which means you must be earning a minimum of €54,911.88.

Passive residency holders only need to stay in Andorra for 90 days out of the year. You can opt in or out of being liable for taxes in Andorra on a passive residency.

The permit for passive residency is initially good for 2 years. It can be renewed again for another 2 years, followed by 3 years, and then 10 years.

After twenty years, a resident can apply for Andorran citizenship.

Residence Without Lucrative Activity D.1.1

This type of residency requires you to make a €1,000,000 investment in Andorra. All passive residency permits have a mandatory €50,000 fee to pay to the Andorran Financial Institute (AFA) on obtaining residency.

There is a 6 month time frame to prove you’ve invested the €1,000,000 into:

  • real estate,
  • investment accounts,
  • private or public bonds,
  • Andorran company shares,
  • gold

If the investment is made into Andorran real estate for own personal use, the minimum value of the property must be €800,000, while the remaining €200,000 must be placed in any one of the other categories listed above.

Professionals in International Business D.1.2

For entrepreneurs, this visa mandates that you must form an Andorra company within a 90 day period. 85% of business must be performed outside of the country, though.

While you may not be subjected to income tax, you will still need to pay corporate taxes. As well, applicants need to present a 3 years business plan when they apply for this residency and prove the need for extended international travel by means of invoices and client databases.

Internationally Accredited Athletes, Scientists & Artists D.1.3

Professional athletes, celebrities, actors and individuals of similar stature can apply for this passive residency permit. 85% of the resident’s given profession must be done outside of Andorra.

The €50,000 government fee is still required but they do not need to make a €1,000,000 investment like the other category.

Qualifications, proof of income, and supporting documents must be able to prove the applicants status in their home country.

Active Residency in Andorra

If you want to work full time or permanently live in Andorra, active residency is for you. You will be required to spend a majority of the calendar year within the country working or doing business.

As residents spend more than 183 days per year in Andorra, they are fiscal residents and must pay taxes. You are either considered a self employed active resident or contract worker.

Self-Employed Active Residency J.1

There are a certain amount of spots available every year for this permit (in 2026 only 150 opened and the quota filled within 2 days, a second quota is expected to open at some other point during the year). You must own at least 34% of a local company. You must also be a working director of said business called an administrator here in Andorra.

Some things this permit requires include, among others:

  • Renting or purchasing property in Andorra
  • Company incorporation
  • A local trading license
  • An in-person meeting at a notary office

Work Contract with Active Residency A.1

Some expats aren’t interested in starting a business, but rather looking for a job in Andorra. Are you one of them? Then this type of residency is a great choice.

When applying, you will need to provide an apostilled police certificate, which can take several months to obtain. It is best to request it long before you apply to make the process easier.

Your employer in Andorra will handle getting you the work permit and organizing paperwork to fill out.

Choosing the Best Type of Residency

If you wish to live in Andorra, you have the choice between passive or active residency. Passive permits are best suited for entrepreneurs, investors, and those that wish to take extended trips to Andorra.

Active residency are for those wishing to find contract work or live permanently in Andorra. From the low capital gains tax to quality of life, living in Andorra is a wonderful choice no matter which permit you use to get here.