Residence & citizenship
Andorran Long-Term Residence and Renewals
Covers how temporary Andorran residence authorisations are renewed and extended over time, building towards long-term settled status in the country.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Andorra does not issue a classic indefinite permanent-residence card; status is maintained by renewal. The renewal-period lengths differ by category — verify the exact schedules against the govern.ad procedure pages before publishing specific durations.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Andorra government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Renovació de les autoritzacions de residència
- Route type
- Long-term / settled residence via renewals
- Renewal pattern
- Validity periods lengthen with years of continuous residence (e.g. up to 10-year renewals after 7 years in the family-reunification track)
- Varies by permit category
Who it is for
- Existing holders of an Andorran residence authorisation seeking to renew and settle
- Long-term residents building toward eligibility for nationality
Requirements
- Continued fulfilment of the conditions of the underlying authorisation (employment, family relationship, means/investment, etc.)
- Continuous lawful residence without disqualifying absences
- Up-to-date CASS affiliation (for active residents) or maintained investment/deposit (for residence without work)
- Renewed criminal-record and, where required, medical documentation
What you can do
- Continue residing and (for active permits) working in Andorra
- Progress to longer renewal periods over time
- Accumulate the residence needed for a future nationality application
How to apply
- Lodge the renewal with the Servei d'Immigració (or via the Seu Electrònica / e-tràmits) before the current authorisation expires
- Provide updated documents proving continued eligibility
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.