Llei Òmnibus and the changes in immigration in Andorra 2025

The Llei Òmnibus introduces changes in immigration in Andorra by 2025, measures to regulate foreign real estate investment, optimise the availability of housing, control its tourist use and improve administrative coordination. It also incorporates changes in taxation, immigration and urban leasing, with the aim of guaranteeing access to decent housing and promoting sustainable growth.

On 6 March, the General Council of Andorra approved the Projecte de Llei per al creixement sostenible i el dret a l’habitatge, known as Llei Òmnibus, which amends Llei 9/2012 on Immigration. These changes seek to correct the misuse of certain permits and adapt the regulations to new migratory trends.

1. Residence and work as an employee

• The conditions for the first year are tightened, prohibiting self-employment during this period.
• Change of sector within the first year is allowed only in health or education and in urgent cases, with prior authorisation.
• A new ground for cancellation of the permit is introduced if the worker engages in self-employed activities in his first year.
• The worker’s shareholding in the contracting company is limited to 5%.
• Collaboration between administrations to detect irregularities is reinforced.

2. Residence and self-employed work

• Prior reservation of the permit is required and accreditation within 6 months:
  1. Foreign investment authorisation for an Andorran company with more than 34% of the capital.
  2. Exercise of effective management functions in the company.
  3. Deposit of €50,000 with the Andorran Financial Authority.
• The obligation to obtain a trading licence prior to authorisation is eliminated.
• After a voluntary leave, a similar permit may not be applied for another one for one year.
• An exceptional 10-year renewal is allowed for entrepreneurs with proven activity and who obtained their permit before the age of 60.

3. Residence without lucrative activity

• The €600,000 investment is maintained, excluding debt instruments and financial instruments issued by Andorran entities.
• If the investment includes real estate, each property must exceed €600,000.
• Deposits with the Andorran Financial Authority are increased to €50,000 for the holder and €12,000 per dependant.
• Permit issuance and renewal fees are increased.
• An extension of up to 6 months is granted for justified delays in the formalisation of the investment.

4. Family reunification

• If a breach of conditions is detected at renewal, the permit will be refused.
• The person reuniting is required to maintain his/her economic conditions for the entire duration of the permit.
• An application for reunification may be made after 3 months of effective residence instead of 1 year.

5. Refusal and cancellation of authorisations

• An application may be rejected if fraudulent use is detected.
• New grounds for cancellation are included:
  • Self-employed work in the first year on an employed permit.
  • Breach of conditions of a temporary permit or providing services in an unauthorised place.
  • Failure to comply with family reunification requirements or having family members in an irregular situation.

Entry into force

The Llei Òmnibus will enter into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Principality of Andorra (BOPA), except for the provisions on empty dwellings, which will take 6 months to be applied.

With these modifications, the Llei Òmnibus reinforces migratory control, avoids abuses and promotes administrative coordination to guarantee legality and transparency in residence permits in Andorra.

If you are interested in applying for Passive Residence in Andorra, Self-employed Residence in Andorra, or if you wish to set up a company in Andorra, consult the information published on our website or contact us through the contact form on the website for more information.