Andorra to Decide on Expanding Summer Immigration Quota Wednesday
Businesses requested more permits after the 500-slot summer quota filled rapidly. Ministers will review staffing needs data on Wednesday before approving any increase up to 650.
Key Points
- Government gathered informal staffing data from businesses after 500-permit quota exhausted.
- Quota can expand to 650, matching last year; 2025 quota went unused.
- Decision requires evidence of business needs; no plans for general work permits.
- Released 100 early permits and 150 slots for healthcare, elderly care.
The Andorran government will decide on Wednesday whether to expand this summer's immigration quota following requests from businesses, after the maximum allocation was quickly exhausted.
Interior and Justice Minister Ester Molné outlined the process on Monday, explaining that the executive has gathered informal data from companies on their actual staffing needs. This approach avoids requiring complex advance documentation, such as Hague apostilles, while businesses had until today to submit their requests and justifications.
The summer quota stood at 500 permits, expandable to 650—identical to last year's figure. Unlike 2025, when it remained unused, the 2026 allocation filled rapidly. The government seeks to verify factors like increased business activity and specific labour requirements before approving any extension.
Molné emphasised that no decision will be made without clear evidence of need. She also noted that the general work permit quota has been fully depleted, despite no new sector-wide requests, and no further expansion is currently planned.
To mitigate economic impacts, the government has already released 100 permits from the October quota in advance. Additionally, 150 extra slots remain available exclusively for essential professions, primarily in healthcare and elderly care.
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