Nationality of Andorra: all obtaining pathways
Andorra is among the most restrictive countries: naturalization requires twenty years of residence — ten with full education completed in the country — and renunciation of the previous nationality. Marriage to an Andorran citizen opens the pathway with ten years of residence and three of union.
1Naturalization by residence (art. 21 of the Qualified Law on nationality)
Naturalization by residence (art. 21 of the Qualified Law on nationality)
Requirements
- Principal and permanent residence in Andorra for 20 years (interrupted or uninterrupted)
- Principal and effective residence in the country for at least the 5 years before applying
- Meeting the conditions of art. 7 of the Qualified Law 10/07/1995 (integration, census, ties)
- The grant is discretionary by the Govern (public order or national interest reasons may deny it)
- Alternative route: 10 years of residence + 10 school years completed in Andorran schools
Documentation
- Application to the Immigration Department
- 20-year residence certificate
- Catalan language command certificate
- Constitution knowledge certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of means of subsistence
- Declaration renouncing the previous citizenship
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate
2Nationality by marriage (art. 11 of the Qualified Law on nationality)
Nationality by marriage (art. 11 of the Qualified Law on nationality)
Requirements
- Marriage to an Andorran national (no minimum marriage term required by law)
- Principal and permanent residence in Andorra uninterruptedly for at least 5 years (before or after the wedding)
- Cohabitation maintained until the application is resolved (a breakup archives the file)
- Meeting the art. 7 conditions of the Qualified Law and proving integration in the Principality
- No conviction for a wilful offence of ≥1 year imprisonment (or 2+ wilful offences) while the record stands
Documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Passport of the Andorran spouse
- 10-year residence certificate
- Catalan language command certificate
- Criminal record certificate
3Citizenship by birth (ius sanguinis)
Citizenship by birth (ius sanguinis)
Requirements
- At least one parent is an Andorran citizen born in Andorra (ius sanguinis)
- Citizenship by descent from parents born outside Andorra is subject to residence conditions
- Being born in Andorra does not automatically grant citizenship (no ius soli)
Documentation
- Birth certificate
- Parents' passports
- Proof of the parents' Andorran citizenship and of their birth in Andorra
Frequently asked questions about the nationality of Andorra
How many years of residence does Andorra require to naturalize?
According to the main pathway of Andorra (Naturalization by residence (art. 21 of the Qualified Law on nationality)), the term is 20 years of residence (or 10 years + Andorran schooling). The complete details of requirements and exceptions appear in the fact sheet.
Can the nationality of Andorra be obtained by marriage?
Yes, through the Nationality by marriage pathway (5 years of uninterrupted residence + cohabitation (no marriage term)). The complete requirements appear in the fact sheet of that pathway.
What documentation does naturalization in Andorra require?
The Naturalization by residence pathway requires: Application to the Immigration Department; 20-year residence certificate; Catalan language command certificate; Constitution knowledge certificate; Criminal record certificate; among 4 more documents.
What pathways exist to obtain the nationality of Andorra?
Andorra provides 3 pathways: Naturalization by residence, Nationality by marriage, Citizenship by birth.
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