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Peru
Peru is a South American country whose nationals form a growing immigrant community in Andorra.
Peru is a South American country. Its nationals form a significant immigrant community in Andorra. Peruvian residents in Andorra increased by 162 to 983 as of March 2026 and by 182 earlier in the year, contributing to overall population growth alongside Colombians and Argentinians. Andorra launched a welcome programme guide presented to resident associations from Peru among others to aid integration in education, healthcare, jobs, housing, and rights. Andorran officials held meetings with the Associació de Residents Peruans to explain the upcoming EU border management agreement. Peruvian cuisine featured at cultural events in Canillo and Andorra la Vella, including at the International Foodie Fest and multicultural tastings.
Key Points
- Peru is a South American country whose nationals form a significant immigrant community in Andorra.
- Peruvian residents in Andorra increased by 162 to 983 as of March 2026 and by 182 earlier in the year, contributing to overall population growth alongside Colombians and Argentinians.
- Andorra launched a welcome programme guide presented to resident associations from Peru among others to aid integration in education, healthcare, jobs, housing, and rights.
- Andorran officials held meetings with the Associació de Residents Peruans to explain the upcoming EU border management agreement.
- Peruvian cuisine featured at cultural events in Canillo and Andorra la Vella, including at the International Foodie Fest and multicultural tastings.
Timeline
Welcome Programme for Peruvian Residents
Andorra introduced a welcome programme with a 50-page guide on key services, presented by Secretary Mariona Cadena to Peruvian resident associations among others.
Meetings with Peruvian Residents on EU Border Deal
Government met with Peruvian resident association leaders including on EU border deal details and feedback collection amid talks with France and Spain.
Continued Population Rise with Peruvian Gains
Andorra's population hit 89,368 with a 1.9% rise, fueled by Peruvian immigrants among others, with Canillo parish seeing the fastest growth at 6.7%.
Population Growth Driven by Peruvian Immigrants
Andorra's resident population reached 89,165, with Peruvian numbers rising 23.2% as part of other nationalities' 7.3% increase, led by gains in Canillo, Escaldes-Engordany, and Encamp.
Peruvian Workers Depart Amid EU Border Uncertainty
Andorran officials confirmed an EU agreement to shield borders from biometric checks amid over 200 Peruvian workers leaving due to entry/exit system fears, with community leaders urging better contract oversight.
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