Spain
Spain Free movement by treaty
First stay: 5 yrs
Andorran nationals under the Spain-France-Andorra Convention
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Key facts
Free movement by treaty is a long-stay route for Spain. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Only for passports from Andorra
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is an Andorran national; establishment conditions are those applied to EU citizens.
- Stays up to 90 days need only a valid ID card, passport or travel document and no visa.
- Andorran students need no visa; a study stay over six months needs a foreigner identity card, and work of up to 30 hours a week can be authorised.
What you must show2
- Residence without work requires sufficient means of living for the period of residence.
- Residence without work requires public or private health insurance valid in Spain.
Documents2
- Application form EX-01 (no work), EX-03 (employed) or EX-07 (self-employed) and a copy of the ID or passport.
- Workers also give one proof of employment or self-employment, such as an employer declaration, a registered contract, a business registration or social security registration.
Steps3
- Apply in person at the Foreigners Office of the province of residence or online through the Mercurio platform; no visa is needed.
- The decision takes up to 3 months; the foreigner identity card is requested at the police within 1 month of approval.
- Self-employed liberal professionals need a residence and work visa, and cross-border workers follow the general procedure.
After you arrive2
- The residence authorisation lasts 5 years.
- Long-term residence with indefinite stay and work is available after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
What happens at day 183
How Spain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
5 years at first
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearPresence in Spanish territory; sporadic absences count unless tax residence in another country is proven.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Spain Tax records checked
Full official text
Andorran nationals can enter Spain without a visa and apply in Spain for a 5-year residence authorisation, with or without work, on EU-citizen conditions. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant is an Andorran national; establishment conditions are those applied to EU citizens. 1 2
- Stays up to 90 days need only a valid ID card, passport or travel document and no visa. 2 1
- Residence without work requires sufficient means of living for the period of residence. 1 2
- Residence without work requires public or private health insurance valid in Spain. 1 2
- Application form EX-01 (no work), EX-03 (employed) or EX-07 (self-employed) and a copy of the ID or passport. 1
- Workers also give one proof of employment or self-employment, such as an employer declaration, a registered contract, a business registration or social security registration. 1
- Apply in person at the Foreigners Office of the province of residence or online through the Mercurio platform; no visa is needed. 1
- The decision takes up to 3 months; the foreigner identity card is requested at the police within 1 month of approval. 1
- Self-employed liberal professionals need a residence and work visa, and cross-border workers follow the general procedure. 1
- The residence authorisation lasts 5 years. 1
- Long-term residence with indefinite stay and work is available after 5 years of continuous legal residence. 1
- Andorran students need no visa; a study stay over six months needs a foreigner identity card, and work of up to 30 hours a week can be authorised. 1
Stay
- 5-year residence authorisation; long-term residence after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
- Initial permitted stay: 60 months.
- First 90 days up to 3 months: Valid ID card, passport or travel document; no visa.
- After 90 days: Residence authorisation of 5 years, with or without work, obtained in Spain without a visa.
Nationality
Andorran nationals. Open to: Andorra.
Work
Employees and self-employed persons (except liberal professions) can work under the 5-year residence and work authorisation on the same terms as Spanish nationals.
Family
Spouse or registered partner, children under 21 or dependent, and dependent parents of the holder and spouse may join; Andorran, EU and EEA family members are visa-exempt, others need an entry visa.
Official sources
- Information sheet 22: Andorran nationals and their family members · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration (Spain) · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-05
- Convention between Spain, France and Andorra on the entry, circulation, residence and establishment of their nationals (4 December 2000) · Boletin Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2003-06-27
Free movement by treaty and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free movement by treaty | – | 5 yr | Yes |
| EU free movement | – | – | Yes |
| EU free movement Portugal | – | – | Yes |
| Visa-free stay (12 months) Georgia | – | 1 yr | – |
| EU free movement Italy | – | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Free movement by treaty?
5-year residence authorisation; long-term residence after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
Can I work on the Free movement by treaty?
Yes. Employees and self-employed persons (except liberal professions) can work under the 5-year residence and work authorisation on the same terms as Spanish nationals.
Can I bring my family on the Free movement by treaty?
Spouse or registered partner, children under 21 or dependent, and dependent parents of the holder and spouse may join; Andorran, EU and EEA family members are visa-exempt, others need an entry visa.
Who can apply for the Free movement by treaty?
Andorran nationals. Open to: Andorra.
How are Free movement by treaty holders taxed in Spain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Free movement by treaty. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income. Savings income (interest, dividends, gains) is taxed at 19% to 30% combining the state and regional portions; the general scale has a state portion of 9.5% to 24.5% plus a regional portion.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Information sheet 22: Andorran nationals and their family members · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration (Spain) · checked 2026-10-12
- Convention between Spain, France and Andorra on the entry, circulation, residence and establishment of their nationals (4 December 2000) · Boletin Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10
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