Andorra
ANDAndorra is a Catalan-speaking microstate in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, best known as a low-tax base for high-net-worth individuals rather than a mass-market destination. It sits outside the EU and Schengen but maintains open, passport-light borders with its neighbours. Taxation is residence-based but favourable: personal income tax is capped at 10%, with no wealth tax and no direct-line inheritance tax, administered via a passive-residency programme.
No formal digital-nomad or work-visa category exists; residents typically qualify via passive residency (often paired with an authorised property purchase) or business-linked active residency. The passport ranks 20th globally with visa-free access to around 143 destinations, but dual citizenship is not permitted, so applicants must expect to renounce their prior nationality.
English proficiency is untracked; Catalan is official, with French and Spanish widely spoken. Naturalisation is demanding at 20 years. Healthcare (index 78) and safety are excellent, while the cost of living (index 70) is moderate-to-high, driven by import dependence and limited property taxation.
- Naturalisation
- 20 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
- Capital
- Andorra la Vella
- Region
- europe
- Population
- 80,000
- Cost-of-living
- 70 /100
Passport Rank
#20
Visa-Free
143
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Andorra passport has visa-free access to 143 destinations. See the full Andorra passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Andorra without a prior visa (91)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Andorra
Current IRCC processing times for Andorra nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | No processing time available |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Andorra la Vella
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Catalan
- Population
- 80,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 20 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- alpine
- GDP per capita
- $54,292
- Life expectancy
- 84.19 yrs
- Population growth
- 1.17%/yr
Low-tax regime with personal income tax capped at 10%, no wealth tax, and no inheritance tax between direct-line family. Passive-residency programme available for HNWIs.
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
70
Safety
88
Healthcare
78
Quality of Life
180
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 20 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Special Tax Regime
- Low-tax regime with personal income tax capped at 10%, no wealth tax, and no inheritance tax between direct-line family. Passive-residency programme available for HNWIs.
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra la Vella | $1,100 | $850 | $380 | $150 | $20 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Andorra la Vella
Rainfall range: 45–99 mm/month · Daylight 9h (winter) to 15h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist Entry (Visa-Free)
- Residence Without Lucrative Activity (Passive Residence)
- Active Residence - Employment
- Active Residence - Self-Employment
- Investor Residence
- Professional / Scientific Residence
- Student Residence Permit
- Family Reunification Permit
- Temporary Residence Permit
- Permanent Residence Permit
- Authority
- Servei d'Immigracio
- Official Portal
- www.immigracio.ad
- Phone
- +376-872-080
- immigracio@govern.ad
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- 20
- Language Test
- Yes (Catalan B1)
- Civic Test
- Yes
- Oath Required
- Yes
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- $400
- Processing
- ~12 months
Real Estate
- Avg price/sqm (capital)
- $5,000
- Transaction taxes
- 4%
Foreign buyers: Non-residents may buy with government authorisation; passive-residency applicants often pair property purchase with residency application. No annual property tax of significance; low transfer taxes.
International Schools
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| School | City | Curriculum | Tuition (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Comte de Foix (French); Escola Andorrana (Catalan); Col·legi Maria Moliner (Spanish) | Andorra la Vella | French / Catalan / Spanish | $0–$12,000 |
Daily Life Logistics
Internet
100 Mbps median
90% fibre coverage
eSIM: Andorra Telecom (national monopoly)
Driving
IDP not required
Local licence required after 6 months
Exchange eligible: France, Spain, EU/EEA with reciprocity
Pet Relocation
Quarantine: none
Rabies titre not required
EU pet passport: accepted
Safety
GPI Rank
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Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠rare — one of the safest countries in the world
LGBTQ+ Legal Status
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Legal
- Civil Partnerships
- Recognised
- Anti-Discrimination Law
- Yes
- ILGA Rank
- #18
Religious Life
- Halal Food
- Limited
- Kosher Food
- Limited
- Prayer Facilities
- Limited
Sample Citizenship Test Questions
Q1. Who are the co-princes of Andorra?
Answer: The French President and the Bishop of Urgell
Source: Andorra civics
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Andorra, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Collegi Oficial d'Advocats d'Andorra
COAAProfessional body for Andorran lawyers. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; immigration filings are administered by the Government of Andorra.
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Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Andorra, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Work (sponsored)
Border Worker Authorisation (C.1)
Work (sponsored)Andorra work authorisation for a person who works in Andorra but habitually spends the night outside Andorran territory.
Residence and Work Authorisation (A.1)
Work (sponsored)Andorra authorisation for a newcomer to reside and work permanently and effectively while the permit is valid.
Family
Family Reunification Residence (B.1)
FamilyAndorra residence authorisation for qualifying family members joining an Andorran national or a residence-and-work permit holder who lives in Andorra.
Study
Study, Training, Elite Sport or Research Authorisation (F)
StudyAndorra authorisation to live in the country while studying, doing training, elite sport training or scientific or similar research.
Entrepreneur
Self-Employed Residence and Work Authorisation (J.1)
EntrepreneurAndorra route for a newcomer to reside in Andorra and carry out self-employed activity during the permit period.
Digital nomad
Digital Nomad Residence (D.3)
Digital nomadAndorra residence route for remote workers whose work does not require a fixed geographic location and who use telecommunications and technology.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Sources & last verified
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