Address: Avinguda Meritxell 72, 2.8 Andorra la Vella
Phone: +376 374 535
Email: elena@helenand.com
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–18:00
Passive residency does not allow you to work in Andorra and requires an investment in the country; the minimum required stay is 90 days per year. Active residency allows you to work and carry out a professional activity in Andorra, including through your own Andorran company, and involves establishing your principal and effective residence in the country. Tax residency is generally established when an individual spends more than 183 days per calendar year in Andorra, subject to the applicable rules. The appropriate residency option depends on your sources of income, plans for living in Andorra and tax planning objectives.
Andorra offers a reliable banking system, a resilient economy and political stability. A moderate tax system and a high level of personal safety create a comfortable environment for living and doing business.
The cost of obtaining a residence permit depends on the type of residency, family composition and the applicant’s individual circumstances. The process may involve government fees, mandatory deposits or investments, insurance and other associated costs. The exact cost is determined following an assessment of each individual case.
The timeframe depends on the type of residency, the preparation of the required documentation and the workload of the relevant authorities. The process is structured around several statutory deadlines. For self-employed active residency, applicants generally have six months from the reservation of the residence and work authorisation to submit the required documentation and complete the relevant steps. Within three months of the date the immigration permit application is registered, evidence must be provided that the company’s commercial activity in Andorra has been registered and is actually being carried out. For passive residency, the applicable deadlines depend on the specific type of residence permit and its requirements. We prepare an individual timeline following an initial assessment of your case.
We cannot guarantee the outcome, as the final decision is made exclusively by the Andorran authorities. Our role is to provide comprehensive support throughout the process, prepare the required documentation and ensure that all applicable requirements are met, helping to minimise the risk of refusal.
The required physical presence depends on the type of residence permit. Certain passive residence categories require a minimum stay of 90 days per calendar year, while active residence involves establishing your principal and effective residence in Andorra. For tax purposes, an individual is generally considered a tax resident when they spend more than 183 days in Andorra during the calendar year, or when their main centre of economic interests is located there.