Is your company planning to expand operations internationally? Andorra is small in size, but this European nation presents a wealth of opportunities for growing companies. You'll face a wide variety of challenges...
Read MoreIs your company planning to expand operations internationally? Andorra is small in size, but this European nation presents a wealth of opportunities for growing companies. You'll face a wide variety of challenges during your expansion, including recruiting a team of talented employees who are willing to make the move with you. Before they can begin working in Andorra, however, you'll need to make sure they have the right permits and visas to do so.
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Is your company planning to expand operations internationally? Andorra is small in size, but this European nation presents a wealth of opportunities for growing companies. You’ll face a wide variety of challenges during your expansion, including recruiting a team of talented employees who are willing to make the move with you. Before they can begin working in Andorra, however, you’ll need to make sure they have the right permits and visas to do so.
Andorra offers a range of visas and permits for foreign nationals. A tourist with a passport can stay in Andorra for up to 90 days. Foreigners who plan to stay longer will need to obtain a visa from one of the following categories:
Foreign nationals who plan to live and work in Andorra will need to present a variety of documents in support of their application. The requirements include:
Before beginning the process of applying for active residency, foreign nationals will need to secure an employment contract with an Andorran company. The company cannot hire a foreign employee until they have advertised the position within the local employment pool.
After establishing the need for a foreign hire, the employer can start the process of sponsoring the employee. The employee should gather all necessary documents to submit to the Andorran Ministry of the Interior, Immigration Service, and Department of Labor.
The employee must also register with the social security system in Andorra — Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social, or CASS.
After completing these steps, the employee should remain in their country of residence while waiting for a decision from the immigration authorities. Upon approval, they’ll receive their active residency permit. They can then travel to Andorra and start working.
Each year, Andorra has a set quota of available permits for foreigners who want to reside in the country with active residency. Andorran companies should keep this fact in mind during the process of hiring foreign workers.
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