Residence in Andorra: permits and requirements
Living legally in Andorra is possible through 6 permit types: retiree, work, family, permanent, investment. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Passive Residence Permit (No Gainful Activity)
Residence type #1 of 6
For people with their own financial means who wish to live in Andorra without working locally. The most common permit for retirees and high-income individuals.
Requirements
- Passive income or savings of at least 600% of the Andorran minimum wage: approx. €36,000/year (2026: SMI = €1,285.13/month)
- Mandatory 3-year SMI deposit (approx. €46,264) at the INAF, non-refundable
- Accommodation in Andorra (purchase or a registered lease of at least 1 year)
- Andorran health insurance or equivalent
- No serious criminal record
- Good-conduct certificate from the country of origin
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Apostilled criminal record certificates from the last 5 years of residence
- 1-year+ lease agreement or Andorran property deed
- Health insurance in Andorra
- Proof of income/assets (bank statements)
- Proof of the INAF deposit
- Good-conduct certificate from the country of origin
- Photos
- Application to the Departament d'Immigració of the Govern d'Andorra
Frequently asked questions about residence in Andorra
How many types of residence permits are there in Andorra?
Andorra offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories retiree, work, family, permanent, investment. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Andorra last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year renewable (2+2-year renewals; then 3-year renewals); permanent residence after 20 years of effective residence (10 with full schooling) — Llei 9/2002; 1 year renewable (2+2-year renewals; then 3-year renewals); 1 year (renewable, tied to the holder's permit); Indefinite (10-year card renewable). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Andorra be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Andorra (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Andorra?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Photos; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Seguro médico; Justificante de domicilio. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Andorra lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 20 years of residence (or 10 years + Andorran schooling). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Andorra.
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