Immigration

Residency, migration, visas, foreign workers, expulsions, and immigration policy.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra and Catalonia Form Joint Group to Boost Catalan Language Efforts

Ministers Mònica Bonell and Francesc Xavier Vila launched the group after a meeting in Encamp to align projects like adult training and audiovisual production, with regular meetings planned to track progress and opportunities.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:00

PS's Gerard Alís Leads 2027 Bid with Abortion Rights, Immigration Curbs, EU Support

Gerard Alís positions the Social Democratic Party to challenge Democrat dominance in Andorra's 2027 elections through targeted priorities and strategic parish pacts with Concòrdia. He emphasizes women's rights, controlled immigration, and EU ties amid housing and economic pressures.

Business•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra Explores Legal Fixes for Immigration Quotas Amid Business Backlash

Andorran officials are reviewing legal pathways to ease business worries over depleted immigration quotas, aiming to support summer staffing while upholding recent quota adjustments.

Business•4 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 05:45

Andorra Minister Proposes Higher Minimum Wages for Foreign Workers to Curb Shortages

Andorra's Economy Minister Conxita Marsol suggests increasing minimum salaries for new foreign hires to tackle 1,800+ vacancies, especially in hospitality, while controlling population and permits. This balances business needs with social cohesion amid low 1.3% unemployment.

Business•4 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Launches €2M Grants for Innovation Firms, Quadrupling Last Year's Budget

Andorra Business and government unveiled a quadrupled €2 million grants initiative on Thursday to boost high-value innovation. It supports local R&D and lures foreign companies amid the National Plan for economic diversification.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Restaurants Face 30-50% Staff Loss as Winter Workers Depart Next Week

Hospitality businesses in Andorra brace for significant staffing shortages next week when winter temporaries exit. Summer replacements via new 500-permit quota offer relief, but delays and rotations strain operations amid quota management complaints.

Business•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 18:30

Andorra Immigration Hits Record 66 Firm Sanctions for Work Permit Violations in 2025

Andorra's authorities ramped up enforcement with 66 sanctions for employment irregularities and €91,000 in fines, as new permit applications plunged amid stable renewals and rising active permits.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:30

UE Santa Coloma and Rangers Clear Debts to Secure Multisegur League Spots

Andorran top flight stays at 10 teams after UE Santa Coloma and Rangers met registration deadline by settling player wages and debts, averting exclusion risks ahead of FAF's final approval on June 25.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

Andorra Citizen Advocate Warns of 38.5% Complaints Surge Straining Services

Andorra's Raonador del Ciutadà reports a 38.5% rise in complaints to 424 in 2025, driven by rapid growth outpacing public services in healthcare, education, housing, and mobility. Housing complaints among youth and residents surged 155.5%.

Business•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 22:01

Andorra Launches Pilot Hiring 450 Non-EU Workers for Winter Hospitality Shortages

Andorra introduces a pilot program this winter to hire 450 non-EU workers directly for hospitality, tackling seasonal shortages with strict return rules and employer obligations. Business leaders support it, while unions urge fixes for deeper problems.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 07:00

World Press Photo Exhibition Debuts in Andorra Showcasing Global Crises

The exhibition opens at a repurposed hotel in Sant Julià de Lòria, organized by Reunió de Papaia and Grisart Lab. It runs daily through June 30, drawing officials who hailed its power to inspire empathy on worldwide struggles.

Business•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra Launches Pilot to Hire 450 Non-EU Hospitality Workers This Winter

Andorra's government introduces a pilot scheme enabling hospitality firms to recruit 450 experienced non-EU workers directly, offering contracts up to nine months to ease chronic staffing shortages amid mixed stakeholder reactions.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra Hosts First World Press Photo Exhibition Showcasing 2026 Winners

Andorra debuts the World Press Photo show in a repurposed hotel space, presenting powerful images on global crises and a tribute to fallen journalists.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:45

Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Church's Anti-Abortion Stance in Speech to Spanish Lawmakers

Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Congress of Deputies that human life deserves protection from conception to natural end, framing it as essential to justice and law's purpose. The speech holds relevance for Andorra's pending abortion reform discussions.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 00:30

Andorra University Launches Book Warning of Far-Right Rise in 'Half-Vaccinated' Small States

The launch event at the University of Andorra la Vella sparked debate on the implications of rising far-right politics amid democratic concerns.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 06:48

64% of Andorrans Feel Unrepresented by Parties, Survey Shows

A Virtus-commissioned survey of 307 Andorrans reveals widespread disaffection, with housing as the primary worry and strong support for a new conservative party amid criticism of the political status quo.

Other•2 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 06:34

Civil Guard Dismantles Barcelona Drug Ring, Arrests Andorrans at Farga de Moles Border

Spanish Civil Guard busted a drug network in Barcelona province, seizing over 9kg of drugs and arresting eight, including two Andorran residents stopped at Farga de Moles border with hashish.

Business•2 Related•Jun 06, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Expands Hiring-at-Origin Strategy to Tackle Hotel Labor Shortages

Andorra's Justice Secretary Joan León plans to scale up a pilot program recruiting overseas workers for the hotel industry, addressing labor gaps through safe, legal channels and global partnerships.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 05, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Launches Welcome Programme with Guide and Support for New Residents

The programme, required by the Equality Law, includes a dedicated service for advice and integration, available via website, offices, and parishes to promote social cohesion and autonomy.

Business•2 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Approves Gradual End to Rental Extension Freeze Amid Political Divide

The law introduces time-based gradualism and new contract safeguards to ease the housing crisis without abrupt changes, despite opposition fears of instability for thousands of tenants.

Business•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 06:35

Andorra Pension Chiefs Warn of Lost Year, Urge Swift Reform as Costs Soar

Pension leaders Jordi Cinca and Marc Galabert told lawmakers another year was lost without reform. They project doubling pensioners by 2040, demanding action on births, immigration, and contributions to avert crisis.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 20:30

Miguel Bosé Starts Andorra Residency Process at Immigration Office

The Spanish-Panamanian singer arrived early at the Obac building offices for mandatory identity checks, then plans to relocate fully to his unfurnished rental chalet while his children attend a local school.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 08:16

Concòrdia Leads Andorra Poll with 35.5% as DA Slips Before 2026 Elections

A new Andorra Recerca + Innovació poll reveals Concòrdia surging ahead of Demòcrates per Andorra amid high indecision and rising concerns over housing costs and EU ties. Over 30% of voters remain undecided, with DA citing governance challenges.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 01, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra's Foreign Ministry Aids 5 Spouses Denied Schengen Visas by Spain

Andorra's Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided administrative help in five instances last year when Spanish embassies rejected Schengen visas for spouses of Andorran citizens from third countries. This was part of 25 consular support cases amid rising inquiries.

Business•3 Related•May 28, 2026 • 12:16

Andorra Economist Urges Closer EU Ties to Counter Global Shifts

Emeritus professor Josep Oliver Alonso calls for Andorra to deepen its EU association agreement for long-term viability. He highlights economic reliance on Catalonia, stagnation risks, and benefits like crisis aid amid global changes including AI and ageing populations.