Financial Influencer Andrés González Offers to Buy €400K Andorran Property to Skip Catalan Studies

Financial influencer Andrés González, known for his "La Pizarra de Andrés" project on investments, has reiterated his willingness to spend €400,000 on an additional Andorran property to bypass Catalan language studies required for residents.

In a recent live stream clip shared on social media, the economist—who resides in Andorra and produces content linked to Andbank's Boutique Hub—described his current home as worth €600,000. He said he would buy another property to reach €1 million in total value if that threshold exempted him from the obligation. "If they tell me, 'Andrés, with €1 million in assets in Andorra you never have to study Catalan,' and that means buying an extra €400,000 house, I'd do it by the end of the year—just leave me alone," he stated.

González first considered dismissing a full €1 million purchase as too costly but shifted after factoring in his existing holdings. "I think I'll find a solution to avoid studying Catalan, I'm not joking," he added.

The comments relate to passive residency permits without lucrative activity. New 2026 legislation requires first-time applicants for such authorizations to maintain a minimum €1 million investment in Andorran assets, including real estate. Yet this would not permanently avoid language rules. From 2029, the Catalan Language Law will extend proficiency requirements to all residency types, including non-working permits. Passive residents must then show A1 level on first renewal and A2 on the second.

The requirements already cover work permits and residencies. By 2029, they will also apply to cross-border workers, self-employed individuals, digital economy projects, and non-lucrative residencies.

Authorities have not responded to González's statements.