On October 23, 2024, Andorra introduced Decree 404/2024, a new regulation that sets updated rules for residency and work permits, including for cross-border workers.
This decree establishes a total of 900 permits, with the option to increase this by 30% if needed. The distribution is the same as the previous round of permits: 702 permits are allocated for residency and work, and 198 for cross-border workers, replacing the quota approved in April, which expired on October 31, 2024.
One significant update is a new Catalan language requirement for residency permit renewals. This is part of Andorra’s recent Law on Official Languages, aimed at fostering integration. For the first renewal, applicants need a basic A1 level of Catalan, and for the second renewal, an A2 level will be required.
Until April 26, 2026, a transitional period allows those who cannot meet the A1 requirement to submit a certificate for completing a 30-hour Catalan course. An exemption certificate is also available for those who meet certain educational or linguistic criteria.
Starting in April 2026, an official A1 Catalan diploma issued by the Andorran Government will be required for the first renewal, with an A2 diploma needed for the second renewal. From 2029, this language requirement will also apply to cross-border work permits, non-working residency permits, and digital nomad permits.
For full details, please refer to the complete regulation published in Andorra’s Official Gazette (BOPA).
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