Work visas
Andorran Residence and Work Authorisation — Self-Employed (Compte Propi)
The active-residence permit for a foreign national running their own business or professional activity in Andorra, granting the right to live and work there.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Solvency thresholds, CASS contribution amounts, company foreign-investment rules and quota allocations are set by decree and change; verify current figures with the Government before stating any number.
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
- Autorització de residència i treball per compte propi
- Route type
- Active residence and self-employment
- Social security
- Mandatory CASS registration as self-employed
- Quota
- Subject to the annual immigration quota (limited allocations, e.g. for liberal professionals)
- Allocations vary by decree
Who it is for
- Entrepreneurs setting up or directing an Andorran company
- Self-employed professionals providing services from Andorra
- Foreign nationals who will hold the required share of an Andorran business
Requirements
- Evidence of a viable business or professional activity in Andorra
- Proof of financial solvency and, where relevant, business registration
- A clean criminal-record certificate, legalised as required
- A medical examination through the immigration medical area
- Registration with the CASS as a self-employed worker
- A place within the applicable immigration quota
What you can do
- Reside in Andorra and run the authorised self-employed activity or company
- Renew on continued activity
- Apply for family reunification for eligible dependants
How to apply
- Register the business/activity and complete any company-formation steps required
- Lodge the residence-and-work (compte propi) application with the Servei d'Immigració
- Complete the medical check and CASS self-employed registration
- Collect the authorisation once approved
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.