Andorra is a small country in the South-Western part of Europe, which is a promising destination for international workers. Find out what positions foreigners work in Andorra in 2024, what the working conditions are and the procedure for obtaining a work visa

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The Principality of Andorra, despite its small size, attracts many people with the picturesqueness of its landscapes, the wealth of nature, the guarantee of safety and the high quality of life. The country is characterized by ease of doing business and relatively low tax rates. Thanks to this, Andorra is considered a paradise for wealthy entrepreneurs and businessmen, as well as qualified specialists.

Andorra attracts expats with good salaries and one of the most developed economies in the world. Representatives of various countries, including Venezuela, Nigeria and Cuba, are planning to move here.

Read more about employment prospects in Andorra and the necessary documents in this article.

Features of the Andorran labor market

Employment in Andorra has its own difficulties and peculiarities, which a foreign worker should be aware of before planning a move:

1. Due to the small size of Andorra, a little more than 460 square meters. km, the possibility of finding a job here is much lower than in other EU countries.

2. Andorra is unlikely to be suitable for expats who want to work hard or learn new areas of international business, because the local labor market is not very large.

3. Opportunities for employment of expats are much lower, because the country's priority is work for its own citizens.

4. If you do not have a job offer from a local employer, it will be more difficult to get a residence permit in Andorra.

5. Another feature of Andorra is the language. The country has several official languages: Catalan, Spanish, French. If you do not possess any of them, it will be difficult to get a job.

What positions do expats work in Andorra?

The main branch of Andorra's economy is tourism, in particular ski resorts. The number of tourists who visit the country during the year is about 10 million people. Tourism brings Andorra more than 80% of the country's GDP.

That is why the Andorran labor market is experiencing a shortage of the following seasonal specialists:

- instructors;

- cashiers;

- sellers;

- cooks;

- staff for work in the hotel

- children's animators.

In addition to seasonal workers, there are also open vacancies in Andorra for other fields: doctors, bankers, IT specialists, administrators, sales consultants or home appliance repairmen.

As for unskilled labor, journeymen and construction workers are often needed.

Types of work visas in Andorra

Andorra offers a variety of visas and permits for expats. Foreigners who plan to stay in the country for a long-term stay must obtain a visa of one of the following categories:

- Seasonal Work Permits: Seasonal work is common in Andorra, so there is a policy for foreigners who plan to live and work temporarily in the country. A seasonal worker can enter the country in the same way as a tourist, but he will have to leave as soon as the employment contract ends.

- Passive residence permit – expats who plan to stay in Andorra for more than 90 days without working in the country can obtain this permit, but only if they have passive income. Passive residents must contribute to the Andorran economy by investing.

- Active residence permit: active residents are foreign nationals who live and work in Andorra. An active residence permit is available to foreigners who are freelancers, as well as those who have employment contracts with local companies.

How can a foreigner get a job in Andorra?

Step 1 – Sign a contract with an employer in Andorra

Before starting the process of applying for an active residence permit in Andorra, foreign nationals must enter into an employment contract with an Andorran company. The company cannot hire a foreign worker until he advertises a vacancy in the local market.

Once it has been established that there is no Andorran national who can fill the position and the need to hire a specialist from abroad is established, the employer can start the process of sponsoring the employee.

2nd stage – Submit the necessary package of documents to complete the application

The worker must collect all the necessary documents and submit them to the Ministry of the Interior of Andorra, the Immigration Service and the Department of Labour.

Stage 3 – Registration in the social security system in Andorra

The employee must also register with the social security system in Andorra - Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social or CASS.

Stage 4 – Obtaining a residence and work permit

After completing these steps, the employee must remain in the country of residence pending a decision from the immigration authorities. Once approved, they will receive an active residence permit. Then they can go to Andorra and start working.

Importantly! Every year, Andorra sets a quota of available permits for foreigners who want to live in the country with active residency. Andorran companies should keep this fact in mind when hiring foreign workers.

A package of documents for obtaining a work visa in Andorra

Foreign nationals who plan to live and work in Andorra will need to submit the following package of documents to confirm their application:

- The original of a valid passport together with a photocopy.

- One passport photo.

- Employment contract with a company in Andorra.

- A copy of the applicant's resume.

- Confirmation of the academic title of the applicant, for example a diploma.

- Any other evidence of the applicant's qualifications for the position.

- Birth certificate.

- Marriage certificate, if available.

- Certificate of no criminal record.

- Confirmation of residence in Andorra.

- The original certificate of registration of the employer company, as well as a photocopy.

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Where can an expat look for a job in Andorra?

You can search for a job in Andorra on many resources on the Internet: in search engines, on agency websites, in the media, in recruitment agencies, on personal recommendations of acquaintances, as well as at career fairs, which are often visited by employers in search of suitable candidates.

Below are the largest web portals available:

- MeVoyJobs is a website with job offers for Spaniards abroad, many of them in Andorra.

- Treball.ad is the website of the Andorran government, where many job offers are published.

- Infojobs.net is one of the main job portals in Spain, also with job offers in Andorra.

- Buscofeina.ad - Andorra portal with many job offers.

- SeasonWorkers.com is an employment portal specializing in seasonal jobs, as well as job offers in Andorra.

- Linkedin – a social network is important when looking for a job anywhere.

- The EURES portal is usually visited by many European companies looking for employees.

Another way to find a job in Andorra is the press, where you can find out about a large number of vacancies. There are several physical newspapers, but you can always go to the online version:

- Diario de Andorra – the newspaper has a classifieds section where you can view job offers.

- Periódico de Andorra is another newspaper with a wide variety of job offers.

-  Andorrainfo.com is a website where you can find contact information for most companies located in Andorra.

Salaries in Andorra

The average salary in Andorra for temporary workers is between €1,000 and €1,300 per month (minimum salary in Andorra for a 40-hour work week is just over €1,000). If you work in a hotel or restaurant, meals are usually included.

In restaurants, you can also get some extras from tips. Working at the hotel reception also brings good commissions. In mountain villages they pay more than in the city.

On average, the salary of a qualified employee is €2,500 per month.

Working conditions in Andorra

In Andorra, the working conditions regarding working hours and holidays are as follows:

- Working hours – 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.

- Holidays - with regard to national holidays, the calendar includes mandatory public holidays that must be observed in all spheres of activity, with the exception of medical and tourism.

Andorra's tax system

  It is worth noting that Andorra is characterized by low taxes, in particular:

- The general income tax is 10%, and the special one is 2%.

- There is no double taxation in the country, i.e. incomes are not taxed in the state if they have already been paid abroad.

- There is no property tax.

- Capital gains tax is 10%.

- For residents, there is no tax on dividends paid by local companies.

- Income tax for non-residents, if the activity is carried out on the territory of Andorra, is 10%.

- Tax on license payments – 5%.

- VAT is 4.5%, and medical services are 0%.

In general, labor migration to Andorra will be a great opportunity to build a cool career and receive a decent salary. Therefore, if you can find a job here, moving will be a good step.

We will remind you! Planning to move to Andorra for tax residency? Andorra offers several different types of accommodation depending on your needs. We tell you in our material - how to get tax residency in Andorra, what are the requirements for obtaining it and the benefits.

Ihor Usyk - head of Visit World's legal department

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