Andorra residence and citizenship

Residence Without Gainful Activity (D.1.1)

Statutory minimum is EUR 400,000 through the Housing Fund; otherwise EUR 1,000,000 in eligible Andorran assets. An additional EUR 50,000 AFA payment (EUR 12,000 per dependent) is non-refundable unless the initial permit is denied. No work; at least 90 days/year. Figures use ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Government e-tramits document still says EUR 600,000; later 2026 statute controls. Global Citizen Solutions lists a different fee and processing estimate; the official procedure supplies these fields. Official maximum is two months, with no stated minimum. Renewal fee is not established. Eligibility is based on the official 'tota persona nouvinguda' wording, subject to quota.

Sources: Law 2/2026, article 96 general investment (Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra), Law 2/2026, article 96 Housing Fund exception (Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra), Law 2/2026, article 96 AFA payment (Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra), D.1 residence without work, official procedure (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank), 2026 Global Retirement Report, Andorra (Global Citizen Solutions, summary)

Residence in a Private Geriatric or Care Center (D.1.4)

Requires admission to a private geriatric or medical/therapeutic care center and residence there at least 90 days per year. This is a care-center route, not general retirement residence. EUR 190.96 application fee at ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. The official maximum is two months, with no minimum stated. No investment threshold or renewal fee is stated. Eligibility follows the official admission and quota requirements.

Sources: D.1.4 private geriatric or care-center residence (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Digital Nomad Residence (D.3)

Remote work using telecommunications and technology; economy-ministry approval, sufficient means, health cover and 90 days/year required. EUR 224.61 fee at ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Official two-month maximum, no minimum. No minimum investment or renewal fee established. Eligibility follows the official remote-worker and quota wording.

Sources: D.3 digital nomad residence, official procedure (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

International Professional Residence (D.1.2)

For a professional based in Andorra with at least 85% of services used abroad and no more than one employee. Official government page states a EUR 47,500 non-interest-bearing AFA deposit, plus EUR 9,500 per dependent. ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. A D.1.2-specific application fee, processing bound and renewal fee were not established; the D.1.1 procedure's amounts cannot be assumed for this route. Eligibility follows the official D.1.2 criteria and quota.

Sources: D.1.2 international professional residence (Govern d’Andorra, Immigration Department), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Residence for Internationally Recognized Science, Culture or Sport (D.1.3)

For a newcomer with internationally recognized science, culture or sport talent whose services are at least 85% used abroad. Official D.1.3 page requires a EUR 47,500 non-interest-bearing AFA deposit, plus EUR 9,500 per dependent; ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. A D.1.3-specific application fee, processing bound and renewal fee were not established. Eligibility follows the official talent, services and quota criteria.

Sources: D.1.3 internationally recognized science, culture and sport residence (Govern d’Andorra, Immigration Department), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Entrepreneur Programme Residence (D.4)

For foreign entrepreneurs selected for the economy ministry programme, using technology for location-independent work; 90 days/year and sufficient means required. EUR 224.61 fee at ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Official maximum two months; no minimum. Investment threshold and renewal fee not established. Eligibility follows official D.4 programme and quota wording.

Sources: D.4 entrepreneur programme residence (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Residence and Work, Self-Employed (J.1)

Company founder route requires more than 34% ownership and effective management. Mandatory EUR 50,000 AFA payment is final, not a refundable deposit; coded as donation. Separate regulated-professional route below does not share this payment. EUR 190.96 application fee; ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Official maximum 60 working days is rounded up to three calendar months; no minimum stated. Renewal fee not established. Eligibility follows official self-employment and quota criteria.

Sources: Law 2/2026, self-employment contribution (Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra), J.1 self-employed residence and work, official procedure (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Residence and Work, Employed (A.1)

Requires an indefinite employment contract with an Andorran company and effective permanent residence; no investment or AFA deposit stated for this route. EUR 190.96 application fee; ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Official maximum 60 working days is rounded up to three calendar months; no minimum stated. Renewal fee not established. Eligibility follows the official new-arrival, contract and quota criteria.

Sources: A.1 employed residence and work, official procedure (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Self-Employed Regulated Professional (J.1)

Requires authorization to practise a regulated profession and professional-college registration where applicable. The EUR 50,000 AFA contribution in Law 2/2026 applies to the company-founder branch, not this professional branch. No investment amount is established. EUR 190.96 fee at ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Maximum 60 business days rounded up to three calendar months; no minimum or renewal fee established. Eligibility follows the official J.1 professional criteria and quota.

Sources: J.1 regulated-professional branch (Govern d’Andorra, Immigration Department), Law 2/2026, self-employment contribution (Butlletí Oficial del Principat d’Andorra), J.1 self-employed residence and work, official procedure (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Family Reunification (B.1)

For spouse/partner, eligible children and dependent ascendants of an Andorran citizen or resident worker. Sponsor must have lived legally and effectively in Andorra for the preceding three months. EUR 22.61 fee at ECB 2026-11-06 EUR 1 = USD 1.1165. Maximum 60 business days rounded up to three calendar months; no minimum. No investment or renewal fee established. Citizenship timing depends on relationship: Andorran spouse may qualify after five years, ordinary naturalization after twenty; no single path value. Eligibility follows family relationship and sponsor criteria; group labels do not capture those relationships.

Sources: B.1 family reunification residence (Govern d’Andorra, Seu Electrònica), Acquisition of Andorran nationality (Govern d’Andorra, Ministry of Justice and Interior), ECB euro reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)