Andorra · Investor / Golden Visa

Self-Employed Residence and Work

Official name Autorització de residència i treball per compte propi (Self-Employed Residence and Work)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

Initial permit 1 year, renewable 3x for 2-year periods, then 10-year renewals. Self-employed/foreign-investment route re…

Min income
Processing
60+ days
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Initial permit 1 year, renewable 3x for 2-year periods, then 10-year renewals. Self-employed/foreign-investment route requires >34% company stake, an admin role, an active registered business within 3 months, and a EUR 50,000 deposit at the AFA.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
60+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18+
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Andorra la Vella
Single (monthly)€1,855
Family (monthly)€3,800
Rent 1BR (center)€800
Groceries€350
Transport pass€40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Autorització de residència i treball per compte propi (Self-Employed Residence and Work)?

Initial permit 1 year, renewable 3x for 2-year periods, then 10-year renewals. Self-employed/foreign-investment route requires >34% company stake, an admin role, an active registered business within 3 months, and a EUR 50,000 deposit at the AFA.

Can the Autorització de residència i treball per compte propi (Self-Employed Residence and Work) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Andorra?

Yes. Andorra offers 12 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Andorra country page.

What is the cost of living in Andorra?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Andorra la Vella: €1,855/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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