{"id":10332,"date":"2026-05-26T10:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/permiso-trabajo-andorra-requisitos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T09:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:25:12","slug":"permiso-trabajo-andorra-requisitos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-work-permit-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Work permit in Andorra 2026: types, requirements and how to obtain it"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group articulos-relacionados\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-self-employed-2024-requirements\/\">Being self-employed in Andorra: requirements 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/residency-immigration-living\/\">Residency in Andorra: types and requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/social-security-cass\/\">CASS: Andorran social security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/cost-of-living-in-andorra\/\">Cost of living in Andorra<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"datos-clave\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0\"><strong>Key data<\/strong><ul><li>Source: Andorran official bodies<\/li><li>Last updated: 2026-05-27<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p>To work legally in Andorra you need a <strong>work permit issued by the Servei d&#039;Immigraci\u00f3<\/strong> of the Government of Andorra. The process takes between <strong>4 and 8 weeks<\/strong> And, in the most common case (self-employment), it requires an employer to sponsor you. Approximately [number missing] are granted each year. <strong>1,500 new work permits<\/strong>, within a quota system that regulates the Andorran labor market.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Types of work permits in Andorra<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Guy<\/th><th>For whom<\/th><th>Initial duration<\/th><th>Key requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Work for others<\/td><td>salaried worker<\/td><td>1 year renewable<\/td><td>Employment contract with an Andorran company<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Self-employed<\/td><td>Self-employed or entrepreneur<\/td><td>1 year renewable<\/td><td>Business plan, minimum capital (~\u20ac15,000)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Frontalier<\/td><td>Resident in Spain or France who works in Andorra<\/td><td>1 year renewable<\/td><td>Employment contract, proof of residence in a neighboring country<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Temporary\/Seasonal<\/td><td>Seasonal workers (skiing, tourism)<\/td><td>3-9 months<\/td><td>Temporary contract, does not grant the right to residency<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Leave for employment: step-by-step process<\/h2>\n<p>This is the most frequently requested type of permit. The Andorran employer initiates the process, not the employee. The process works as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Job offer confirmed<\/strong>You need a signed employment contract or a formal offer from a company legally established in Andorra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The employer submits the application<\/strong>The company requests permission from the Servei d&#039;Immigraci\u00f3, providing justification for the need for the position.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collection of documents by the worker<\/strong>: valid passport, criminal record certificate from the country of origin and all countries of residence in the last 5 years (must be less than 3 months old), medical certificate issued by a doctor authorized by the Government, 2 passport photos, proof of accommodation in Andorra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joint presentation and waiting<\/strong>: the Immigration Service has a resolution period of 4-8 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collection of permit and registration<\/strong>Once granted, the worker can enter Andorra, collect the permit and register with the corresponding Com\u00fa.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2>Required documents: complete checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid passport (minimum 1 year of validity remaining)<\/li>\n<li>Criminal record certificate (<strong>maximum 3 months of age<\/strong> \u2014 most frequent error)<\/li>\n<li>Official medical certificate (doctor authorized by the Government of Andorra)<\/li>\n<li>2 recent passport photos<\/li>\n<li>Employment contract signed by both parties<\/li>\n<li>Proof of accommodation (rental agreement, temporary hotel reservation)<\/li>\n<li>Servei d&#039;Immigraci\u00f3 application form<\/li>\n<li>Administrative fee (~\u20ac150)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Process costs<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Concept<\/th><th>Approximate cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Administrative fee for permit<\/td><td>~150 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Authorized medical certificate<\/td><td>~80-100 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Certified translation of documents (if applicable)<\/td><td>~\u20ac50-150 per document<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Apostille of foreign documents<\/td><td>~10-30 \u20ac per document<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>The quota system: what it means in practice<\/h2>\n<p>Andorra regulates labor immigration through annual quotas. In 2026, the number of new permits granted is expected to be around <strong>1,500 annually<\/strong>This means that it is not always possible to obtain a permit even if there is a job offer: if the quota is exhausted, applications are put on hold until the following year.<\/p>\n<p>The fees are distributed by sector: tourism and hospitality, construction, commerce, and professional services. Border permits are not included in the main fee.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>42,000 workers<\/strong> With a population of 80,000, Andorra has a very active labor market relative to its size.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Renovation and path to residency<\/h2>\n<p>The work permit for employed persons is renewed annually for the first 3 years. After this period:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Year 1-3<\/strong>Annual renewal (must be renewed 1 month before expiry)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year 4-5<\/strong>: biennial renewal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Year 6+<\/strong>: five-year renewal<\/li>\n<li><strong>After 3 years of active work permit<\/strong>: possibility of requesting the <strong>active residence<\/strong>which allows for greater mobility and additional rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>The frontier permit: to work in Andorra while living in Spain or France<\/h2>\n<p>The frontierier permit (cross-border worker) allows citizens residing in Spain or France to cross the border daily to work in Andorra. It is a very popular option among residents of La Seu d&#039;Urgell, Pas de la Casa, and other nearby towns.<\/p>\n<p>Advantages: It is not necessary to reside in Andorra, social security coverage from the country of residence is maintained (CASS does not apply), and travel expenses are tax-deductible. Limitation: It does not accrue time towards applying for Andorran residency.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Most common mistakes when applying for permission<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expired criminal record certificate<\/strong>It must be less than 3 months old. This is the most common mistake that delays the process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply without a confirmed employer<\/strong>The worker cannot initiate the process alone; the company must do it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not apostille foreign documents<\/strong>Documents from countries outside the Hague Convention require consular legalization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation not confirmed<\/strong>The Immigration Service requires proof of where you will live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"\\u00bfNecesito permiso de trabajo para trabajar en Andorra?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"S\\u00ed. Todo ciudadano extranjero que quiera trabajar en Andorra necesita un permiso de trabajo emitido por el Servei d'Immigraci\\u00f3. 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