Andorra Work residence

Residence and work permit for a newcomer with an open-ended contract with a company established in Andorra, within the general quota of Decree 388/2026 (702 authorisations, applications until 30 April 2027). ^{1 2 3 4}

What you must show and pay

• Income of at least EUR 1,609 a month (≈ $1,800) · Lowest monthly salary in the immigration salary table (2026) for full-time work of 40 hours a week; the figure depends on the occupation group and reaches EUR 4,936 (≈ $5,510). ²
• A fee of EUR 190.96 (≈ $210) · Issue fee for a residence and work authorisation (renewal EUR 22.61 (≈ $25)). ³

Requirements

• The application falls within the general quota of Decree 388/2026: 702 residence and work authorisations, less those already granted under Decree 231/2026, with applications accepted until 30 April 2027. ²
• The occupation is open: no authorisation can be requested for occupations in main subgroups 40 to 44 of the national classification of occupations (CNO), and subgroups 3545001 to 3545010 have a separate quota. ²
• One employer can receive at most 10% of its average number of employees registered with social security (CASS) between 1 November 2025 and 30 April 2026, rounded up. ²
• The employer first registers the job with the Employment Service, interviews the candidates it sends and shows that the local labour market did not fill the job; this is not required when hiring a national of a state with an immigration convention with Andorra. ²
• The applicant has an open-ended employment contract with a company legally established in Andorra. ¹
• The applicant settles permanently and effectively in Andorra. ¹
• Nationals of EU or EEA states without a convention with Andorra show a state degree related to the job, or 365 days of related paid work. ²
• Nationals of other states show a related higher-education degree of at least two years, or six years of experience in the same activity. ²
• Fewer years of experience are enough after seasons worked in Andorra, for example five years after one season. ²
• The pay is at least the monthly salary in the 2026 immigration salary table for the occupation, from EUR 1,609 (≈ $1,800) to EUR 4,936 (≈ $5,510) for full-time work. ²
• Issue fee EUR 190.96 (≈ $210). ³
• The employment contract and a declaration of professional and salary conditions signed by the employer. ¹
• A CV and diplomas, and proof of housing. ¹
• Passport, criminal record certificates and a sworn statement on criminal record. ¹
• Apply by appointment; the maximum decision time is 60 working days. ¹
• Register with the parish council (Comú) within three months of the grant. ¹
• Renewal needs an official Catalan diploma at level A1 at the first renewal and A2 at the second. ²

Stay

• First permit one year, renewable three times for two years; after seven years renewals run for ten years.
• Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

Priority within the quota goes to nationals of states with a convention with Andorra, then EU and EEA nationals, then others.

Work

Work for the employer and occupation named in the authorisation.

Family

Spouse, children and certain dependent relatives can apply for family reunification residence.

Fine print

The quota of Decree 388/2026 (7 October 2026) is open until 30 April 2027. The Government can close or reopen occupations and can raise the overall number by up to 30%.

Checked 2026-10-12

Official sources

1. A.1 Residència i treball: autorització inicial · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
2. Decret 388/2026, Reglament de quota general de les autoritzacions de residència i treball i de treball fronterer · Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
3. Tarifes d'immigració · Government of Andorra (Immigration Service) · checked 2026-10-11
4. A.1 Residència i treball: autorització inicial (e-Tràmits) · Government of Andorra · checked 2026-10-11
5. Adquisicio de la nacionalitat andorrana · Government of Andorra (Ministry of Justice and Interior) · checked 2026-10-11