ANDORRA

RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

The Andorra Passive Residence for Investors authorises the holder and his family to reside in Andorra without work or gainful activity. The Andorra Passive Residence for Investors, also known as Andorran Golden Visa, is designed for individuals who desire to establish residency in Andorra without engaging in employment and instead rely primarily on their passive income for livelihood.

Andorra became a member of the United Nations in 1993, establishing its branches of government separate from Spain and France, and joined the Council of Europe in 1994. Andorra has a Decree No. 2003-739 of 30 July 2003 on The Publication of The Convention between France, Spain, Andorra allowing for free movement for 90 days.

CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS A TRUSTED PARTNER
TO OBTAIN ANDORRA RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT

Citizenship Invest ensures the highest success rates through experience and a solid track-record with the different Governments. Every year, we help hundreds of individuals and families to acquire a second residency or citizenship by investment. Citizenship Invest successfully helped clients from over 85 countries around the globe. Most importantly, we have a long-term view of ‘client-advisor’ relationships and commit to our clients for life.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Andorra Residency by Investment is governed by the Immigration Act qualified and Law 16/2013 of 10 by the Immigration Department of the Government of Andorra.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

SIMPLE PROCESS
FAST AND FLEXIBLE

Approval in 3 months

No language test, education, or experience.

Minimal physical residency requirement only 90 days per year.

One of the few European program that allows you to pay the investment after obtaining your residency permit.
FREE MOBILITY
SEAMLESS JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

Visa-Free travel to France and Spain (Schengen)

Path to Citizenship

Once citizenship is obtained, travel to 169 visa-free destinations.

Andorran residents can apply for visas to Schengen countries through an accelerated and simplified process.
QUALITY OF LIFE
LIFESTYLE & WEALTH PROTECTION

Access to high-quality education and healthcare

Access to private banking institutions

Residents in Andorra exempt from most taxes, except for property ownership-related taxes where applicable.

Citizens enjoy favourable tax rates, including a maximum of 10% corporate and personal income tax, excluded from capital gains tax.

Andorra also has a very secure financial system. The country's banks are well-regulated and have a strong track record of financial stability.

INVESTMENT TYPE AND COSTS

Investors have two main options to acquire residency through Andorra's Golden Visa program

OPTION 1

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

  • Minimum Investment Contribution EUR 600,000
  • Refundable Deposit – Main Applicant EUR 47,500
  • Refundable Deposit – Each Additional Dependent EUR 9,500
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE

The minimum investment required is reduced from EUR 600,000 to EUR 400,000 if investing in the government’s Housing Fund.

The Andorran Public Administration created this to endow projects for the construction of subsidised housing financially.
OPTION 2

INVESTING IN OTHER LEGAL SECTORS

Andorra has established an open framework for foreign investments, allowing non-residents to invest in legal sectors.

  • Minimum Investment Contribution EUR 600,000
  • Refundable Deposit – Main Applicant EUR 47,500
  • Refundable Deposit – Each Additional Dependent EUR 9,500

The Andorran government offers multiple investment routes for this option.

Multiple investment routes available: shares in resident companies, debt and financial instruments, life insurance with Andorran entities, and deposits with the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA).
GOVERNMENT FEES

APPLICABLE TO ALL OPTIONS

When you submit your application, you must pay the application fee, the processing fee when your application is approved.

  • Application Fee EUR 2,500
  • Processing Fee EUR 1,000

You must also pay the refundable deposit when you receive your residence permit.

OTHER COSTS

Antiqua and barbuda citizenship by investement is a legal program that allow application to obtain an irrevocable citizenship and passport without having to reside in the country their current nationality.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

  • WEEK
    1-2

    Onboarding and Document Collection

    Citizenship Invest Retainer Agreement signed and first Payment of Citizenship Invest Professional Fees.


    A specialized Documentation officer from Citizenship Invest will help you collect the documents and will put the file together for submission to the Government of Andorra and the banks.


    Opening of bank account.


    WEEK
    1-2

  • WEEK
    2-3

    Application Submission and Interview

    Our team shall organize the appointment with the Migration Service for an interview to be carried out and the submission of all original documents.


    Application review can take 3 to eight weeks.


    WEEK
    2-3

  • WEEK
    6-14

    Medical Exam, Approval, and Residence Permit Issuance

    Advise for Medical Exam to be completed, and funds must be transferred to your Andorran Bank account.


    At this stage the Migration Service should approve your application.


    A residence Permit is issued and can be issued remotely.


    WEEK
    6-14

The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case

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ADNORRA GOLDEN VISA
BROCHURE

CONTENT
  • Program Overview
  • Citizenship Law
  • Country profile
  • Benefits of the program
  • Applicants Qualifications
  • Investment requirements
  • Application Fees
  • Document Checklist
  • List of countries Visa free and on arrival
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Eligibility requirements

AGE

The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.

Good Character

The applicant must have a clean criminal record and a good reputation

Health

The applicant must be in good health and provide a medical certificate.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please note that the requirements mentioned below are provided as general guidelines. Rest assured that our team thoroughly evaluates your unique case to create a personalised checklist tailored to your specific needs.

  • Duly filled Application Form
  • A valid Passport
  • Certificate of No Criminal Record from country of origin, nationality, and residence
  • Colour Photograph 35x45mm
  • Domicile Certificate or Housing
  • Commitment
    Marriage Certificate
  • Commitment to establish effective residence in Andorra
  • Insurance for Illness
  • Proving income exceeding 300% of the current minimum yearly salary
  • Medical exam form

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions
Dual citizenship is not recognised in Andorra. To become a citizen of Andorra, you must renounce your previous nationality.
There is no permanent residency permit in Andorra. You can obtain residency in Andorra by investing at least EUR 600,000 and staying 90 days per year.
Andorra does not have direct citizenship by investment program. You can initially obtain residency in Andorra by investing at least EUR 600,000 and staying 90 days per year, which can lead to citizenship.
It is a residency by investment program which allows investors to live in Andorra without engaging in employment and instead rely primarily on their passive income for a livelihood by investing at least EUR 600,000 and staying 90 days per year.
No visa of any type is required to enter Andorra; however, given the special geographical location in Europe, citizens of a non-EU country may need a Schengen Visa from Spain or France, given that the access to Andorra is through Spain or France.
No nationality is officially restricted.
Yes, all applicants 16 years old and above must visit Andorra for an interview and medical examination.
Apart from the minimum investment amount of EUR 600,000, a non-refundable deposit is required of EUR 47,500 for the Main Applicant and EUR 9,500 for each dependent. Application fees are also applicable: EUR 2,500 for the Main Application and EUR 500 for dependents.
No, unless you open your own company.
Contact Citizenship Invest to open an application for the Andorra Residency by Investment program.
A payment plan is not available, but you have 6 months to make the investment after obtaining the residency in Andorra.

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