living in Andorra guide on residency relocation advice

I an very grateful to some readers and their research prowess, I now have a copy of the draft law which main points I lay out for you under the page heading proposed changes to the law, but please note the following:

• The Proposals are a draft only for the new Residents Scheme, I have been advised that amendments are being drafted. There will be THREE different categories of Resident,

• They will not affect passive residents under the existing scheme, NOR family members who choose to join existing residents, and this includes past, present and future spouses, children, family members and parents (under some circumstances),

• The amendments must be finalised by 22nd March 2012 (This has now been confirmed to mean that that date is the closing date for amendments and then the redrafted final law will go through the parlaimentary process, I do not have any indication as to how long or short that process will take),

• The existing quota and passive residence scheme will remain open and in effect until the change in the law.

Please read on for more details, this will affect all future applicants but you still have time to apply under the existing scheme.

I am pleased to report great progress on the new airport at La Seu d'Urgell. This new British airline called Pyrenees Airlines is due to start operations later this year, routes to the UK are soon to be announced as well as others. I have included the press release for information, it is interesting reading, we may at long last have an airport on our doorstep !

Please click here for their full press release. (pdf. format)

• Available to anyone,
• No income tax,
• No inheritance tax
• Schengen visa exemption,
• Low cost of living,
• Numbered bank accounts,
• Cheap property
• Low cost of residency,
• A base in Europe,
• Daily bin collections!!
• Good medical facilities
• international schooling
• Cheap ski passes,
• VAT and IVA refunds on Imports,
• Sun and mountains
• Twenty minutes from France and Spain
• Free language lessons
• It just gets better.....

Welcome to my website! I am an Andorranna but was born in England. I have my own business and have been involved in Government administration for over 18 years. Over 23 years ago I fell in love with my ski instructor on a week's holiday, have lived here ever since and have two wonderful teenage sons, a fairy tale movie perhaps!

Some years ago I realised that there was little or no up to date information on living in Andorra out there on the internet other than international or internet based organisations so I put together this website to inform you personally about living in Andorra and all the advantages that passive residency confer. The response has been one of gratitude really, from Australia to UK, India and all parts of the globe and the main thread of this feedback is " I didn't know Andorra had all this to offer" and "I had heard of Andorra but didn't really know where it was". This is a different story to Monaco so I set about to research why none of the feedback attributed to Andorra applied there. I invite you to my page that compares the two principalities, and why Andorra offers better at a fraction of the cost.

Andorra has never been truly publicised, nor have the advantages of passive residency, a base in Europe with no income tax on passive residents and an exemption to Schengen visa requirements. Whether you are retired, have an internet business, are perhaps a consultant and travel, or you have your own business in another country then Andorra, and all its advantages, is probably the cheapest residency on offer in the world, and I would like to invite you to read through my website.

This is a personal website, not an international chain or a Caribbean based expat forum, I live here and have built up over the past 18 years extensive contacts both in Government and with local estate agents. I have successfully relocated many individuals and families from all parts of the globe and am fully experienced in the documentation and have an in-depth knowledge of the Government requirements. I am proud of my ability to be able to help you and I can make your relocation to Andorra painless. I can assure you now that enjoying the benefits of living in Andorra is easier than you may think and I am here personally to help you through the process!

Everything you need to know about residency and living in Andorra can be found here in these pages. No need to submit your e-mail address for those nuisance follow-up emails, no need to pay for out-of-date guides, or fill in proformas to sites that appear to be based here, and if you do have specific questions, then call me on +376 836255 or email me directly right now and I will get back to you as soon as I have the answer.

Please also see the site map of the website for easy navigation
or choose from the drop-down menu above.

Jane Whittaker
Gestoria Administrativa
Agent- Andorra
Tel +376 836255
Fax + 376 837159
E-mail: livinginandorra@gmail.com
Xalet Crozade - Xixerella - La Massana
AD 400 - Principat D' Andorra




Copyrights Jane Whittaker 2011. All rights reserved

The increase of annual inflation for 2011 has been officially announced at 2.5%

I have now ammended all figures and documents to reflect this throughout the website so when my figures conflict with other websites, these new ones are correct and are in effect as of now.

In addition to the airport at La Seu d'Urgell, just across the border from Andorra, it has been announced today (26th January 2012) that the new heliport will go ahead in Andorra and a regular passenger service between Andorra and Barcelona will commence in 2013.

I can offer you a "one-stop relocation" to living in Andorra which will include:-

• Free and without obligation, advice on all aspects of Andorran residency requirements. I will advise the best hotels and location for you to stay when you visit, and most importantly I will meet you upon your arrival and spend time ensuring that you are familiar with the best aspects that Andorra has to offer,

• Obtaining for you financial advice from relocation experts in your country of tax domicile to ensure that you take full advantage of zero income tax, whether you are concerned about personal tax liabilities or corporate,

• Co-ordinating your application for residency, including the completion and acceptance by Immigration of the full set of documentation,

• Arranging viewings to suit your requirements for the rental or purchase of property through reliable partnered estate agents,

• Arranging the basic insurance cover to satisfy Immigration requirements should this be required,

• Co-ordinating and arranging schooling for your children,

• Personally introducing you to a bank manager here and arranging a meeting for you with private investment banking should you wish to discuss investment through Andorran banks, or should you wish to take advantage of the 80% mortgage now offered to passive residents,

• Co-ordinating and arranging the removal to Andorra of your furniture and personal effects from anywhere in the world,

• Assistance in importing cars that you may wish to bring with you or purchase elsewhere to take advantage of new very low import taxes for passive residents,

• Personal assistance connecting and installing electricity, telephone, Internet access (high speed fibre optics for those with internet businesses), satellite dish, local driving license, and that all important ski pass ( an incredible 144€ for the season- equivalent to FOUR days tourist skiing- but only available if you have registered your residency with the local Comú ),

• And any other advice on, taxes, local living expenses, access, importing and exporting, local schooling, local wills, local driving licenses, and just about anything relative to your relocation

• Or if you are just interested in property for investment or a ski holiday home near the pistes, let me act for you and weed out the suitable properties for you to view.

• "Post Application" services not only to see you through the period of settling in, but also to look after all your residential administration, registration, renewal, mail and property maintenance services.

Location: Southwestern Europe, between France and Spain
Size: 468 sq km
Population: 85,168 (est- 2009)
Currency: Euro
Language: Catalan (official), French, Spanish
Climate: Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers

This is a great up to date local link where you can find all the activities that Andorra can offer in the winter and all the outdoor adventures in the summer.

By coutesy of "hola Andorra"

Important changes to applying for Apostilles at Milton Keynes, you can no longer do this in person or by person authorised. Please click this link for advice

I offer a personal service, this means you will have my full attention until your application is approved, and thereafter I am here to look after all your administration. I don't rely on staff, so you don't have to suffer the girl that started yesterday, and therefore I don't pass on overheads to you. I enjoy my work and will ensure that you receive the maximum attention to achieve your goal in the shortest time and at by far the cheapest fee available. I have no hidden charges, just a simple flat fee from the outset.

Without any obligation I can advise you right now on any subject relevant to Andorra, and if I don't have the answers I will find out for you the same day. Whether its about living in and moving to Andorra, residency requirements, a holiday home in the ski resorts, advice on tax issues, importing cars, starting a business and any other personal questions you may have, you can telephone me directly on 00 376 836255, or e-mail me on livinginandorra@gmail.com no filling in boxes to an anonymous website, just ask me, I don't bite!!

Choosing the right person or company to help and to advise in monumental and life changing decisions is the most important factor in relocating to and living in a foreign country, and with this in mind I look forward to hearing from you on any question you may have without obligation….

Quick Links.....

Schengen visa explained
Property in Andorra
Which banks are there in Andorra ?
How to apply for passive residency ?
How do I get a police report ?
How much does residency cost ?
How does Andorra compare to Monaco ?
Can I get a work permit ?
What is the history of Andorra ?
What is the climate like ?
Frequently asked questions
How can I help you ?

Please click HERE for a pdf version of the 2011 year planner calendar above which will open in a different window.