Andorra Approves 1,273 Family Reunification Requests in 2025, Up 5.8% Despite Stricter Rules

Andorra approved 1,273 family reunification requests in 2025, a 5.8% rise from 1,203 the previous year, despite stricter economic requirements introduced after 2023. The figure reflects a slowing growth rate amid tougher rules, with authorities receiving 1,383 applications that year.

Interior and Justice Minister Ester Molné provided the data in response to a parliamentary query from Susanna Vela, head of the Social Democratic group in the General Council. The trend has remained upward since 2022, when 1,063 approvals were granted, rising to 1,167 in 2023. Post-rule changes, numbers climbed more gradually to 1,203 in 2024 and 1,273 in 2025. By early 2026, another 351 requests have been accepted.

Over 2022-2025, totals reached 4,706 approvals. Spaniards topped the list with 1,627 cases (35%), followed by French nationals at 402, Andorrans at 379, and Portuguese at 216. Latin Americans showed strong presence: Argentinians (377), Colombians (343), and Peruvians (144). Italians (137) and Russians (121) also exceeded 100 each.

Family sizes varied, with three-member units most common (419 cases), then two-member (378) and four-member groups. Business owners led applicant professions, securing 464 approvals in 2025 and 1,666 over four years.

Sectors hiring domestic staff dominated with 583 approvals last year, followed by construction (143), hospitality (115), other businesses (61), commerce (51), and health or veterinary services (35).

Separate reporting on 2025 approvals by beneficiary nationality showed Spaniards at 419, French at 137, Colombians at 119, and Argentinians at 83, though full four-year aggregates align with ministry figures. Authorities have not reconciled the apparent discrepancy in breakdowns.