If you are a liberal professional (doctor, architect, lawyer...) with your own project, Andorra offers the perfect setting to live, work and grow. The Residence and Work Permit for Liberal Professionals allows you to establish permanent residence in the Principality and carry out your professional activity as a self-employed individual, with freedom, security and an unmatched quality of life.
At Integral Serveis 21 (IS21), we help you make it happen, combining favourable taxation, an incomparable natural environment and a community open to innovation.
Key advantage: unlike other types of permits, this modality does not require the €50,000 deposit with the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA).
Who can apply for the active residence permit for liberal professionals?
This self-employed Active Residence modality in Andorra is designed for you if you meet the following fundamental requirements:
- You want to live permanently in Andorra (main residence).
- You will carry out your professional activity as a self-employed individual, as a liberal professional.
- The granting of the permit is subject to the quota established by the current regulations of the Government of Andorra.
- You must hold the relevant authorisation and, where applicable, be registered with the corresponding professional body in the Principality.
Key requirements and documentation for the application
To process the Residence and Work Permit in Andorra as a liberal professional, a set of documents must be submitted and a specific procedure must be followed.
Initial documentation (filing the application)
- Duly completed authorisation form.
- Valid passport (or national identity document for EU/EEA citizens).
- Criminal record certificate from the countries of residence and nationality.
- Sworn statement regarding criminal record.
- Recent photograph (35 x 45 mm).
- Documentation regarding accommodation in Andorra (rental contract or property deed).
- Documentation evidencing marital status.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae together with diplomas and professional qualification certificates (important for accreditation).
Professional authorisation and registration
To obtain final authorisation, you must demonstrate, within a maximum period of 3 months from the application, that you meet the requirements to practise your profession in Andorra:
- Authorisation to practise your liberal profession, granted by the Government of Andorra.
- Registration with the corresponding professional association (where required, for example for lawyers, doctors, etc.).
- Submission of the signature document, medical examination and consent to medical tests.
- Completion of the registration formalities with the Comú (local council).
Savings and flexibility: the major financial advantage
We highlight once again the points that make this permit a highly attractive option:
No financial deposit
No financial deposit is required with the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA).
No investment required
No minimum investment in Andorra needs to be evidenced.
Duration and renewal of the residence permit for liberal professionals
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| First authorisation | 1 year |
| Intermediate renewals | The first three are granted for periods of 2 years |
| Long-term renewals | From 7 years of residence onwards, for periods of 10 years (with exceptions under applicable international agreements) |
Why choose Andorra for your professional career?
Living and working in Andorra offers you unique benefits:
A unique natural environment
A place that inspires creativity and well-being, ideal for the balance between professional and personal life.
Favourable taxation
One of the major attractions for liberal professionals and self-employed individuals.
Quality of life
Legal certainty, modern infrastructure and global connectivity.
IS21: your administrative partner for residence in Andorra
At Integral Serveis 21 (IS21), we are your administrative, accounting and tax firm in Andorra with over 10 years of experience. We support you at every step of the process:
- Documentation management: review and processing of all necessary documents.
- Company incorporation: where your project requires it.
- Professional authorisations and registrations: advice to help you meet all legal requirements in Andorra.
Make your professional project a reality
Give your talent international reach. Tell us about your project and our team will guide you towards the options best suited to your situation.
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