Principality of Andorra · family
Family Reunification Residence (B.1)
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Andorra residence authorisation for qualifying family members joining an Andorran national or a residence-and-work permit holder who lives in Andorra.
- Processing time
- Indicative only; timing depends on family evidence, sponsor status and complete supporting documents.
- Government fees
- Confirm the current fee on the Government of Andorra immigration tariff page before filing.
- Typical duration
- Up to 10 years when reunited with an Andorran national; where reunited with a residence-and-work holder, the initial period is 1 year, then three renewals for 2 years and later renewals generally for 10 years.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The B.1 family reunification route authorises residence in Andorra for a reunited family member joining an Andorran national or the holder of a residence and work authorisation, provided the sponsor resides in the country. The official page lists spouses or stable partners, minor children, certain dependent adult children, ascendants at least 65 or retired, and people under legal guardianship or similar protection in defined circumstances.
Additional sources
Primary source
Immigration procedure fees - Government of Andorra ↗ · Government of Andorra
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The sponsor is an Andorran national or holds residence and work authorisation and resides in Andorra.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓The family member falls within an official reunification category, such as spouse, stable partner, minor child, certain dependent adult child or qualifying ascendant.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓Relationship and civil-status documents are supplied and legalised where issued abroad.Government of Andorra ↗
- ✓The file includes accommodation, identity, criminal-record and other supporting evidence requested by immigration.Government of Andorra ↗
Common blockers
- !The sponsor does not reside in Andorra or does not have qualifying nationality/status.Government of Andorra ↗
- !The claimed family relationship is outside the official categories or not documented.Government of Andorra ↗
- !Foreign certificates are not recent enough where required or have not been apostilled/legalised.Government of Andorra ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed non-active resident immigration application.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Passport or accepted identity document, criminal-record certificates, sworn declaration and photograph.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Marriage, stable partnership, birth, guardianship or dependency evidence as relevant.Government of Andorra ↗
- ·Accommodation and sponsor-status evidence.Government of Andorra ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the sponsor status and the family member category before collecting documents.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare identity, criminal-record, accommodation, relationship and civil-status evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the B.1 family reunification application through the Government of Andorra route and pay the current fee.
After approval
After approval, keep residence evidence and renewal timing aligned with the sponsor status.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Family Reunification Residence (B.1) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family Reunification Residence (B.1).
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Frequently asked questions
Who can sponsor family reunification in Andorra?+
The official B.1 page refers to reunification with a person of Andorran nationality or with the holder of a residence and work authorisation, provided that person resides in Andorra.
Which relatives are listed for Andorra family reunification?+
The official page lists spouses or stable partners, minor children, certain dependent adult children, dependent ascendants aged at least 65 or retired, and some people under legal guardianship or similar protection.
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