Digital nomads in Andorra: residency, requirements and procedures in 2026

Yes, in Andorra there is a specific residence permit for digital nomadsIt allows people to perform their work without requiring a specific physical location—that is, they can telework— settle in the Principality of Andorra with a minimum requirement of staying 90 days in the country. It also requires that the person carry out their economic activity using technology and telecommunications.

But what are digital nomads and how does this legislation work? Let's find out.

Origin of digital nomads

At the beginning of this century, with the definitive expansion of the Internet, the network and the virtual world, professions flourished Aimed at this new sector which, due to its digital nature, represented a huge advantage over those that require physical means to be exercised. We were talking about programmers, digital designers, SEO and digital marketing professionals and similar profiles.

With this precedent of innovative and virtual jobs for young people, in addition to their desire to travel and the fact that most jurisdictions around the world use the criterion of effective residence to tax the income of their inhabitants, the concept of digital nomads was born. A digital nomad is a professional who uses new technologies to work, and who leads a nomadic lifestyle. Typically, digital nomads work remotely (from home, coffee shops, or public libraries) rather than from a fixed workplace.

What is a digital nomad? Characteristics

This profile of professionals usually stands out for the autonomous or self-employed teleworking and self-learning, and it is usually digital entrepreneurs with the particularity that they do not reside anywhere, neither tax nor actually, and they are constantly on the move. However, there are also nomads. freelancers or that they simply telework for another company.

Thus, not only is the geographical barrier or union broken, but in general also that of schedules and that of typical work hierarchies and structures, offering absolute flexibilityHowever, he travels a lot or lives in different places; he is not a traditional traveler, as his work always accompanies him and sometimes unexpectedly.

It should also be noted that this flexibility and freedom also comes from a huge lack of security as digital nomads are not subject to any specific jurisdiction and therefore, as natural persons, they lack unemployment, health or pension insurance, and often in certain cases of physical and legal security.

Evolution of the concept and its development

At the beginning of this century, digital nomads were the exception. They were considered something like some privileged geeks who lived in caravans and went from coffee to coffee, or to public libraries or restaurants to find wi-fi connection to work on their businesses, which could hardly be as we mentioned at the beginning of the article related to the programming, graphic design and marketing.

To understand the enormous change that it has brought about in the last two decades we have to take into account a key question, and that is that in general markets and innovation tend to progress at a much higher rate than states, jurisdictions, and public administrations.

Thus, while the internet, the web, and the digital world are completely different now than they were before and have achieved unimaginable things, jurisdictions continue to tax income based on actual residence. This has meant that almost any profession and economic activity can be done digitally and through the network.

The final trigger was the coronavirus pandemic, which led to a adaptation of practically all business models to teleworking to a greater or lesser extent, leaving for the specific physical location only those issues that require it.

Digital nomads in Andorra

Everyone interested in the subject knows that Estonia has applied a pioneering legal model to attract digital entrepreneurs and nomads of all kinds to their country, and with them their capital and talent. Countries like Andorra have taken a close look at this small country and have followed in his footsteps in their own way.

Origin of residence for digital nomads

In late 2019, the Andorran government considered implementing an e-residency program to attract digital nomads, following Estonia's model. However, the process stalled with the arrival of the pandemic. With the economic recovery, Andorra resumed the project and brought it to fruition with the Law 42/2022, of December 1, on the digital economy, entrepreneurship and innovation, whose fifth title creates the legal framework for residence permits for digital nomads and entrepreneurs in the digital sector.

The residency for digital nomads (D.3): requirements in 2026

The D.3 residence for digital nomads It is currently in force and is managed by the Immigration Service. The law establishes four requirements:

• That the person does not require a specific geographical location to perform their work.
• That it uses telecommunications and technology, and contributes to the country's digital economy, entrepreneurship and innovation.
• That it adheres to the legally established quota (100 annual authorizations in total, shared with the entrepreneurship program).
• That they establish their principal and effective residence in the Principality of Andorra for at least 90 days per calendar year.

Required documentation

To request permission from the Ministry of Economy You need to present:

• Valid passport with a minimum of 2 years of validity and 2 blank pages.
• Sworn statement that the job does not require a specific geographical location.
• Proof of sufficient income: service contracts, agreements with clients, or tax returns.
• Customer statements that prove remote activity.
• Private health insurance with coverage for illness and disability.
• Medical examination.
• Criminal record certificate.
• Proof of accommodation in Andorra (rental agreement or property deed).
• All foreign documents must be translated and apostilled.

Fees: authorization request 6,79 € + residency fee if approved 224,61 €. No financial guarantee is required, unlike other forms of Andorran residency.

Resolution period: approximately 15 days from the submission of the complete documentation.

Renewals and validity of the permit

The permit is renewed progressively: 2 initial years + 2 years (first renewal) + 3 years (second renewal) + 10 years (subsequent renewals)With the Sustainable Growth and Right to Housing Act approved in April 2025Renewals include stricter conditions for proof of effective residence.

Additionally, from 2024 onwards, a basic level of Catalan (A1) as part of the integration process.

Digital residency and international economic substance requirements

The Andorran model is more demanding than Estonia's because Andorra must harmonize its openness with international standards of economic substance. OECD and with the compliance controls of the AFA (Andorran Financial Authority). Andorran banks apply strict AML controls and require residents to demonstrate real economic activity in the country.

This means that, although the digital nomad permit has accessible entry requirements, the resident must maintain consistent and documented activity to avoid problems with renewals or banking operations.

Is Andorra the right option for you?

Andorra already has the infrastructure that digital nomads need: fiber optic cable throughout the territory (managed by Andorra Telecom), numerous coworking spaces, a wide range of accommodation and a growing community of expats and digital professionals. Added to this is a very advantageous tax regime: Maximum personal income tax of 10%, VAT of 4.5% and no wealth or inheritance taxYou can read more about this in our article on Taxation for digital nomads in Andorra.

If you are considering settling in Andorra as a digital nomad and want to understand what steps to take, what documentation to prepare, and how to avoid mistakes in the process, contact usWe have been assisting digital professionals in their relocation to the Principality for years.