All about the working holiday in Andorra
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005 (medical expenses, hospitalisation, repatriation…).
Between 18 and 30 years old
A valid passport for the entire duration of your working holiday
At least €4,128.81
This must be your first participation
Must cover medical care, hospitalisation and repatriation
Apply before the annual quota is reached
01. What is the Working Holiday Visa?
WHVs are bilateral accords signed between governments to promote youth mobility and cultural exchange. Participating countries allow young adults to spend a set period of time (usually one year) living and working abroad. Most of the accords are signed between countries in Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and East Asia. A WHV encourages cultural exchange alongside the chance to gain valuable work experience, though participants are not obligated to work.
02. Which nationalities are eligible?
At the time of writing, the citizens from the following countries are eligible to apply for the WHV to Andorra:
Canada, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, South Korea, United Kingdom.
03. How long is the visa good for?
The WHV allows you to work and live in Andorra for up to one year.
04. Can I work?
Yes. The WHV is an grants open work authorisation, which means you are not tied to any one specific employer.
05. Do I need to buy health insurance?
Yes. You must purchase health insurance covering medical expenses, hospitalisation, and repatriation for the duration of your working holiday. Proof of adequate insurance will need to be provided upon arrival in Andorra.
06. How do I apply?
The application process consists of a few steps:
- 1) Complete the interest form.
- 2) Once you are selected to apply and contacted via email, submit the requested documents within 20 working days.
- 3) You will then receive your letter of invitation and must enter Andorra within one year of receiving it.
- 4) Once in Andorra, present a set of original documents to the Immigration Service.
- 5) Undergo a medical exam. If successful, receive your working holiday permit.
All instructions will be emailed to you by the Andorran authorities after you complete step 1, but if you want a preview of the documents required, see this official data sheet.
07. What is pvtistes.net and how can it help me?
We are a team of current and former working holiday makers dedicated to providing free information and resources about the working holiday in Andorra and other destinations. Read our helpful articles, leave comments if you have questions, and check out our special deals.
We don’t ask for any money, and neither should anyone else in your application process (besides the embassy/consulate and their official partners). Be very careful of online scams where someone might ask you for an exorbitant amount to help you get your visa. Working Holiday Visas are designed to be relatively easy to obtain yourself, so there is absolutely no need to pay any professional service to do it on your behalf.
Proof of adequate insurance will need to be provided upon arrival in Andorra. You must purchase health insurance covering medical expenses, hospitalisation, and repatriation for the duration of your working holiday.
We’ve been recommending Globe WHV since 2005. They have covered thousands of working holiday makers over the years.
- Chapter 5: Getting WHV health insurance
- What to know about travel insurance for your working holiday abroad
- What to have in your Working Holiday adventure first-aid kit
Andorra’s currency is the euro (€). There are two main ways to open a foreign-currency account: via 1) a traditional bank or 2) an online neo-bank. Traditional banks usually require you to already be in the country. You would have to make and attend an appointment where a representative would ask you for some documents.
If you want to have a euro debit card in hand before even arriving in Andorra, you may want to consider the second option, an online neo-bank like Wise. It is an app that offers multi-currency financial services. Customers receive a physical debit card that can be used to withdraw cash at local ATMs. Your euro account would also have its own routing and account numbers, so you can set up autopay, direct deposits, or transfer money to recipients in Andorra. These capabilities could be useful in exchanges with your employer or landlord. You can register from your home country or once you arrive in Andorra. Learn more about Wise.
There are advantages to both options. Wise registration is simple and quick, but traditional banks offer the possibility of issuing and depositing cheques, if that is something you need. So you could make a Wise account first and then a traditional account once you arrive in Andorra.
Once your application is approved, you’ll need to think about where to live, especially in the first few days and weeks. If you are planning on renting long term housing, we recommend you wait until you arrive in Andorra before paying a deposit or signing anything. Never send money to anyone without seeing the place in person.
For your first couple of weeks, you could consider hotels. But the most affordable option is going to be youth hostels. You can find some great ones on Hostelworld.
- Chapter 6: Booking housing for your arrival
- 7 Tips for finding housing during your working holiday abroad
After you get your visa, you will have plenty of things to take care of. Some of them are more urgent than others, so this list breaks down your to-dos, starting with the most urgent to the least. It may seem like a lot, but don’t worry, one step at a time!
As you prepare for your working holiday in Andorra, check out our library of free articles and guides. Everyone on the pvtistes.net team has done (or is currently on) a working holiday, and so everything we write is from personal experience.
This is also the perfect chance to learn or brush up on French or Spanish. Babbel is partnering with pvtistes.net to offer 20% off on language courses (learn more). Also check out our other deals for working holiday makers.
You must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application. You can apply until the day before your 31st birthday.
You must have a passport that is valid for the entire duration of your working holiday.
You must prove that you have savings of at least €4,128.81 (based on 2023-2024 minimum wages), enough to support yourself for at least the first few months of your stay. Source
This must be your first participation. If you have already been granted a WHV to Andorra before, then you cannot apply again.
You must purchase health insurance covering medical expenses, hospitalisation, and repatriation for the duration of your working holiday. Proof of adequate insurance will need to be provided upon arrival in Andorra.
Apply before the annual quota is reached. Andorra does not publish quotas online. The best way to confirm if the quota for your nationality has been reached is to submit this form and then see if you are invited to apply.