Immigration

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

Other•5 Related•May 27, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Adds Mexico to International Adoption List for Local Families

Andorra’s Ministry of Social Affairs has approved Mexico as a new country for international adoptions by Andorran families. The move expands options under the Hague Convention, with ministry support for processing cases amid low adoption numbers.

Politics•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 05:34

Portugal's PM Montenegro Opens Consulate in Andorra, Signs Security Pact

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's visit marked the opening of a new consulate and a security cooperation deal with Andorran leader Xavier Espot. He rallied the local Portuguese diaspora and backed Andorra's EU association amid strong bilateral ties.

Other•3 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's €193 Daily Inmate Cost Tops European Average at La Comella Prison

The Centre Penitenciari de la Comella exceeds the European per-inmate spending average, with low occupancy and high preventive detention rates. Drug offences lead convictions amid 70% foreign inmates.

Politics•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal and Reaffirms Multilateralism at Council of Europe Session

At the Council of Europe's 135th Committee of Ministers session in Chișinău, Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor pledged support for a special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine and highlighted commitments to democracy, human rights, and multilateralism amid war-related challenges.

Other•5 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Police Dismantle Labour Exploitation Ring in La Seu d'Urgell, Arrest 3 and Seize €33,000

Authorities raided five businesses, uncovering irregular immigration, labour violations, and living quarters for workers. The operation exposed severe exploitation at a Montferrer i Castellbó bazaar with undocumented employees and illicit beverage production.

Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:46

Andorra Hotels Offer Housing, Flight Aid in Colombia Worker Pilot

Andorra advances a pilot on-hire programme with Colombia to ease hotel labour shortages. Workers gain 9-month permits amid tight quotas, with hotels subsidising housing and half flights for full-season commitment.

Other•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:02

Andorra Immigration Issues 6,013 New Authorisations, Down 7.9% Year-on-Year

New permits dropped across most categories in late 2025-early 2026 due to quotas, but total active authorisations grew 2.2% to over 60,000 amid occupational shifts toward technicians and skilled workers.

Business•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Hotels Propose Subsidies for Colombian Workers' Travel, Housing, Food

Andorra's hotel sector plans to subsidize 50% of flights plus full housing and meals for Colombian recruits registered with SENA, requiring a 9-month commitment to the employer.

Other•5 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra Grants 285 Citizenships in Q1 2026, 155 Full and 130 Provisional

Official data shows 285 citizenships awarded in early 2026, split between full rights for long-term residents and naturalised individuals, and provisional status for those still tied to prior nationalities. Changes to residency rules loom.

Politics•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Parliament Rejects Automatic Salary Indexation to Inflation

Andorra's parliament majority blocked an opposition push to study tying private salaries to consumer prices, favoring targeted aids like wage hikes and housing support over automatic adjustments amid inflation debates.

Politics•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra Holds First Meetings on EU Border Deal with Non-EU Resident Groups

Andorran officials met with leaders of Argentine, Peruvian, and Colombian resident associations to detail the upcoming EU border management agreement. The sessions aim to clarify requirements and collect feedback amid ongoing talks with France and Spain.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 12:46

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French authorities commended Andorra's anti-fraud unit and Mayor Azahara Cascales for their role in dismantling a cross-border tobacco smuggling network worth one million euros via the pioneering Operation Aigua.

Business•3 Related•May 05, 2026 • 12:46

French Officials Honor Andorran Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

A joint probe uncovered a network smuggling tobacco worth one million euros, leading to multiple arrests and seizures across Andorra and France in coordinated raids from 2024 to 2026.

Other•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 12:46

63-Year-Old Man Arrested in Encamp for Hit-and-Run Drunk Driving

Police in Encamp detained the driver minutes after the Saturday incident, confirming extreme intoxication. The case highlights a spate of six DUI arrests plus other border and public order detentions.

Business•4 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Cuts Work Permit Quota to 800 Amid Business Hiring Concerns

Andorra's Economic Council endorsed a reduced quota of 800 new work and residence permits, sparking pushback from employers facing recruitment challenges in key sectors and unions calling for better planning.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 09:31

Àlex Garrido Wins 2025 Fiter i Rossell Prize for Andorra-Inspired Dublin Thriller

The police thriller, blending entertainment with commentary on migration and politics, was launched Monday. Minister Mònica Bonell lauded its topical themes as the prize faces transition after 47 years.

Andorran Border Police Struggle with EU Entry/Exit System Lacking Stamps and Database Access

Andorran border police at Spain-France borders feel unsupported checking non-EU overstays without EES stamps or Schengen access, using ad-hoc measures until bilateral pacts.

Business•4 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 17:16

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025 Amid AI Threats

Andorran officials report a surge in cyber attacks using local IPs and AI, impacting thousands of devices. Digital progress accelerates with most services online, while 2026 focuses on immigration digitization and AI deployment in government.

Business•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025

Public Administration Minister Marc Rossell reported growing cyberattacks, including those masked by local IPs, and warned of unreported incidents beyond essential companies. Digital services have advanced, with priorities for AI tools and immigration digitalization.

Other•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16