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Andorra J.1 Self-Employment - Foreign-Investment Company

20 facts quoted from the official source

Self-employment residence for a founder or administrator of an Andorran company established through an authorised foreign investment.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
12
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

12 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Active Registered Business Deadline Monthsacreditar, en el termini màxim de 3 mesos a comptar de la data d’entrada de la sol·licitud d’autorització d’immigració, que la societat legalment constituïda i de referència al punt a és titular d’un comerç degudament registrat i en activitat al Principat d’Andorra.
  • Deposit CurrencyThe deposit is stated in euros.
  • Eligibility summaryHaver obtingut l'autorització d'inversió estrangera corresponent per constituir una societat andorrana en la qual tingui una participació superior al 34%.
  • Foreign Investment Authorisation RequiredHaver obtingut l'autorització d'inversió estrangera corresponent.
  • Good Character RequiredThe application requires criminal-record certificates from the relevant countries.
  • Governing Body Role RequiredExercir un càrrec en l'òrgan d'administració de la mateixa societat.
  • Permanent Residence RequiredEstableixi la seva residència de forma permanent al Principat d'Andorra.
  • Qualification Evidence RequiredCurriculum vitae amb original i fotocòpia dels diplomes o altres documents acreditatius de la qualificació professional.
  • Quota AppliesS'aculli a la quota reglamentàriament establerta.
  • Refundable Deposit Amountfer efectiu i dipositar a l’Autoritat Financera Andorrana (AFA), en el mateix moment en què es presenta la sol·licitud d’autorització d’immigració, l’import de cinquanta mil (50.000 euros) no remunerats.checked 2026-07-26
  • Self Employment RequiredExerceixi una activitat per compte propi.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationDocument acreditatiu de l'allotjament.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Company Share Percent Min ExclusiveUna participació superior al 34%.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisHaver obtingut l'autorització d'inversió estrangera corresponent per constituir una societat andorrana en la qual tingui una participació superior al 34%.
  • Report summaryHaver obtingut l'autorització d'inversió estrangera corresponent per constituir una societat andorrana en la qual tingui una participació superior al 34%.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe official tariff is denominated in euros.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountLliurament d'autorització d'immigració de residència i treball | 190,96€checked 2026-07-26
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • First Renewal Validity MonthsThe first three renewals are issued for two-year periods.
  • Initial Validity MonthsLa primera autorització és d'un any.
  • Long Term Renewal Validity MonthsAfter seven years, successive renewals are normally issued for ten years.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Andorra?
The official source states: Self-employment residence for a founder or administrator of an Andorran company established through an authorised foreign investment.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Andorra?
The official source states: Document acreditatiu de l'allotjament.

Every answer is quoted from the official govern.ad page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source govern.adLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Andorra government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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