The pact allows 18-30-year-olds to live and work in each country for up to two years, marking 30 years of

Andorra and Croatia signed a youth mobility agreement on Monday, enabling 18- to 30-year-olds from both countries to reside and work in the other for up to 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Known as a Work and Holiday programme, it features simplified entry procedures and allows occasional employment to support participants' stays.

Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor and her Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman formalised the pact during his official visit to Andorra, marking 30 years of diplomatic relations. Requirements include a passport valid for at least 15 months, comprehensive medical insurance, sufficient funds, a return ticket or equivalent, and no criminal record.

Tor framed the agreement within Andorra's efforts to promote exchanges among young people from European and non-European nations. She described it as another step in deepening the strong bilateral relationship, building on a 2022 double taxation treaty and a general cooperation accord. The minister emphasised opportunities for Andorran youth to gain professional and personal experiences in Croatia, a Mediterranean country with cultural affinities but distinct geography and history. No fixed quotas apply; participation will depend on demand at manageable levels, similar to existing schemes where participants have reported positive experiences despite limited uptake.

Grlić Radman highlighted the deal as part of wider political, economic and institutional cooperation. He reaffirmed Croatia's firm support for Andorra's EU association process, offering insights from its own accession along with expertise in diplomatic training, energy and tourism. He pointed to Croatia's Krk liquefied natural gas terminal, which has ended reliance on Russian gas and enabled exports to neighbours including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary, and expressed openness to supplying Andorra if needed. The minister also commended MEP Željana Zovko, a Bosnian Croat and former ambassador to Andorra, for her advocacy of the association agreement in the European Parliament.

Grlić Radman met with Head of Government Xavier Espot, General Syndic Carles Ensenyat, Tourism Minister Jordi Torres and Andorra Turisme director Betim Budzaku. The visit concluded with a concert by Croatian pianist Goran Filipec at Andorra Congrés Centre Ordino.

The agreement will enter force following internal approvals in both nations, with operations expected in the first half of 2026. Andorra currently operates similar programmes with the UK, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Iceland and Ireland, and anticipates one with Australia.