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Immigration procedures in Andorra fall to the Servei d'immigració (immigration service) of the Govern d'Andorra (Ministeri de Justícia i Interior). The content pages of govern.ad returned only menus, but the procedure sheets of the Seu Electrònica, read on 2026-09-18, describe the immigration authorizations: residence and work, residence without work, digital nomad, temporary immigration. They state the documents, the fees, the resolution times and filing in person by appointment.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 18 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Govern d'Andorra — Servei d'immigració, Departament d'immigració (Ministeri de Justícia i Interior)
Submission channel
Filing in person at the Servei d'immigració, by prior appointment; the sheets read state that the service is not available online
Electronic visa
Not stated on the portal consulted: the procedure sheets read describe filing in person only
Nature of the permits read
Immigration authorizations (residence, residence and work, temporary immigration), and not short-stay entry visas
Fees read
From €22.61 for a renewal of residence and work to €2,500 for a residence without work (main holder), according to the sheets read on 2026-09-18
Stated resolution time
Two months at most, or 60 working days depending on the procedure, as read on the sheets
Appeal
Administrative appeal to the Government within one month of notification, under article 129 of Law 14/2023, according to the sheets read
Portal language
Catalan; French, Spanish and English versions of the ministerial pages were observed

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

A.1. Residència i treball: autorització inicial
Initial authorization for residence and work. Assumes compliance with the regulatory quota, an open-ended employment contract with a company legally established in Andorra and the setting up of permanent and effective residence there. Official page (new tab)
A.2. Residència i treball: autorització de renovació
Renewal of the residence and work authorization. The application must be filed with the Servei d'immigració at the latest sixty days before the expiry date, according to the sheet read. Official page (new tab)
D.1. Residència sense treball: autorització inicial
Residence without gainful activity. The sheet requires a main and effective residence of at least 90 days a year, a deposit with the Autoritat Financera Andorrana and a minimum investment in Andorran assets. Official page (new tab)
D.3. Residència per a nòmada digital
Residence for remote work carried out by telecommunications, with no set place of work. The sheet requires residence of at least 90 days per calendar year, a favorable decision from the ministry of the economy and habitable housing. Official page (new tab)
G.1. Autorització d'immigració temporal
Temporary immigration authorization, allowing the holder to work and reside temporarily in Andorra. It is open when a temporary quota decree is in force, according to the sheet read. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The govern.ad pages attach the Servei d'immigració to the Departament d'immigració of the Ministeri de Justícia i Interior. Their substantive content could not be read: the pages consulted on 2026-09-18 return only navigation menus. The procedure sheets published on the Seu Electrònica of the same government could, on the other hand, be read in full.

The procedures described on these sheets are immigration authorizations: residence and work (initial and renewal), residence without work, residence for digital nomads, temporary immigration. They are addressed to natural persons having legal capacity and an administrative identification number (NIA), or to their representative registered with the Administration.

All the sheets read state that the service is not available online: filing takes place in person, after booking a prior appointment on the Government's appointment service. The Seu Electrònica also announces online procedures with an electronic certificate and a prior appointment.

The "Visats turístics" (tourist visas) page of the ministry of foreign affairs delivered no substantive text, either in Catalan or in French. The short-stay entry conditions for Andorra are therefore: not stated on the portal consulted. The rule applicable to a given nationality is shown with the nationality selector on this page.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Identify the procedure matching the situation among those published by the Servei d'immigració: residence and work, residence without work, digital nomad, temporary immigration.
  2. Check the conditions specific to the procedure: regulatory quota in force, employment contract with a legally established company, or minimum annual residence of 90 days as the case may be.
  3. Download and complete the application form for an immigration authorization published by the Servei d'immigració.
  4. Gather the documents: passport or identity document, legalized criminal record certificate, sworn statement, 35 × 45 mm photograph less than six months old, proof of housing and civil status documents.
  5. Request a prior appointment: the sheets read state that the service is not available online and that the application is filed in person.
  6. File the application with the Servei d'immigració and pay the fee corresponding to the procedure.
  7. Undergo, for the procedures that provide for it, the medical examination announced by the sheet, after information and consent.
  8. After the grant, register with the Comú (parish council) of the parish of residence within a maximum of three months and provide proof of this within the same period.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the procedure and on the situation; only the official sheet for the procedure is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the sheet "A.1. Residència i treball: autorització inicial" states a cost of €190.96 and a resolution time of 60 working days at most. The sheet "A.2. Residència i treball: autorització de renovació" states €22.61 and a time of two months at most, the application having to be filed at the latest sixty days before expiry.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the sheet "D.1. Residència sense treball: autorització inicial" states a cost of €2,500 for the main holder and €500 per dependent, with a resolution time of two months at most.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the sheet "D.3. Residència per a nòmada digital" states a cost of €224.61 and a resolution time of two months at most. The sheet "G.1. Autorització d'immigració temporal" states €190.96 and a time of 60 working days at most.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: the "D.1" sheet adds financial conditions distinct from the fee — a non-interest-bearing deposit of €47,500 with the Autoritat Financera Andorrana for the main holder and €9,500 per dependent, as well as a minimum investment of €600,000 in Andorran assets.

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: no fee or processing time relating to a short-stay entry could be read. The "Visats turístics" page of the ministry of foreign affairs returned no substantive content.

After the decision

The sheets read state the durations of the authorizations. For "A.1", the first authorization is valid for one year, renewable three times for two-year periods; beyond seven years, the following renewals are valid for ten years, except for nationals of States having signed and ratified a convention with Andorra. For "D.1" and "D.3", the initial authorization is valid for two years, the first renewal two years, the second three years, then ten years.

After the immigration authorization is granted, the sheets require registration with the Comú (parish council) of the parish of residence within a maximum of three months, and proof of this within the same period.

The decision rests with the Servei d'immigració. The sheets read open an administrative appeal to the Government within one month of notification, under article 129 of Law 14/2023; filing it does not suspend enforcement of the decision.

Renewal of a residence and work authorization assumes, according to the sheet read, that the holder has carried out a professional activity and has resided permanently and effectively in Andorra since the initial authorization or since the last renewal.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Andorra to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Andorra?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. The "Visats turístics" page of the Andorran ministry of foreign affairs returned no readable content on 2026-09-18: the short-stay entry conditions are therefore not stated on the portal consulted. Always check with the authority.

Who handles immigration in Andorra?

The Govern d'Andorra, through the Servei d'immigració of the Departament d'immigració, attached to the Ministeri de Justícia i Interior, as presented on the official pages consulted.

Where is the application filed?

In person at the Servei d'immigració, after booking a prior appointment. All the procedure sheets read on 2026-09-18 state that the service is not available online.

Which immigration authorizations exist?

The sheets read describe residence and work (initial authorization and renewal), residence without work, residence for digital nomads and the temporary immigration authorization. These permits authorize residence, and not a simple short-stay entry.

How much do these procedures cost?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: €190.96 for residence and work (initial authorization) as well as for temporary immigration, €22.61 for the renewal of residence and work, €224.61 for the digital nomad, and €2,500 for residence without work (€500 per dependent).

What resolution time is stated?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-18: 60 working days at most for residence and work (initial authorization) and for temporary immigration, two months at most for the renewal, for residence without work and for the digital nomad.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

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