Changing Employers in Andorra on a Work Permit

Changing employers in Andorra (Principat d'Andorra — Principality of Andorra) on a work permit is possible, but it is not a simple job switch: your residence and work authorisation (autorització de residència i treball per compte d'altri) is granted on the basis of a specific job, so any move to a new employer must be reported to — and cleared by — the Servei d'Immigració of the Govern d'Andorra before you start. You also have to handle your notice period under the Labour Relations Law (Llei 31/2018 de relacions laborals), your CASS registration and the effect on your next permit renewal. This EU Helpers guide explains the process step by step — international candidates can explore Andorran opportunities through EU Helpers. Andorra is NOT an EU member (it signed an EU association agreement on 19 October 2026 that is not yet in force), NOT a Schengen member, NOT a eurozone member (it uses the euro under a 2011 Monetary Agreement), NOT a NATO member, and has been a Council of Europe member since 1994.

Essential Context: How Andorran Work Permits Are Tied to Employers

Your authorisation is personal, but it rests on the job it was granted for.

When You Can Change Employers in Andorra

• Voluntary move — you have a better offer and want to resign. Secure the new offer and check the immigration position before giving notice.
• Dismissal or redundancy — your job ends. Tell the Servei d'Immigració promptly and look for a new employer quickly, as your right to stay depends on working and living in Andorra.
• Employer closes or is restructured — the change of employer still needs to be reported, even if your role continues under a new company.
• Long-standing residents — holders with several years of renewals usually find a change simpler, but it must still be reported.

Depending on your situation, the Servei d'Immigració may treat the move as a change to your existing authorisation or require a new application from the new employer, which can involve the annual quota. Confirm which applies to you before you resign.

The Step-by-Step Process

1. Get a signed offer and, ideally, an indefinite-term contract from a legally registered Andorran employer.
2. Ask the new employer — or an adviser — to confirm with the Servei d'Immigració what filing your case needs and whether a quota place is involved.
3. Hand in your resignation in writing and work your notice period under your contract and the Labour Relations Law.
4. The new employer files the change with the Servei d'Immigració, with your new contract and statement of salary and professional conditions.
5. Wait for confirmation before you start working for the new employer.
6. The new employer registers you with CASS; check that your contribution record is continuous.
7. Keep copies of everything — the change must be visible and documented at your next renewal.

Documentation You Will Need

Timing: How Long the Switch Takes

Build in a buffer between your last day and your start date in case the immigration step takes longer than expected.

Rules on Notice, Probation and Severance

• Notice — check your contract and the Labour Relations Law for the notice you must give; leaving without notice can mean deductions from your final pay.
• Probation — a new contract may include a trial period (període de prova); if it ends during probation, you are back to looking for work, so keep the Servei d'Immigració informed.
• Severance — compensation depends on how the contract ends and your length of service; voluntary resignation usually does not give a right to severance.
• Final settlement — make sure accrued holidays and pay are settled in your final payslip (liquidació).

Salary and Benefits When Switching

Compare offers on gross pay, net pay after CASS contributions and Andorran personal income tax (IRPF, with a top rate of 10%), working hours, bonuses and any housing or transport help. Pay must be at least the Andorran minimum wage (€1,525.33 a month from January 2026). If you sponsor family members, check that your new salary still meets the family reunification income thresholds — this matters at renewal time.

Risks and Common Mistakes

• Starting the new job before clearance — working for an employer that has not been reported is a breach of your authorisation.
• Resigning before checking the immigration position — if a new quota place is needed and none is available, you could be left without a job or permit.
• Not reporting the change — unreported changes create problems at your next renewal.
• Gaps in CASS contributions — long gaps can weaken your case for renewal.
• Forgetting family members — a lower salary can affect family reunification renewals.
• Moving out of Andorra between jobs — your status depends on permanent and effective residence.

Special Cases

• Cross-border workers (fronterers) — workers living in Spain or France hold a separate cross-border authorisation; a change of employer also needs reporting.
• Seasonal workers — temporary authorisations are tied to the seasonal contract and generally cannot be moved to another employer; plan a new application instead.
• Becoming self-employed — moving to self-employment needs a different authorisation (residència i treball per compte propi).
• Teaching staff — staff of schools hold a separate category with its own procedures.
• EU citizens — until the EU association agreement applies, EU citizens follow the same Andorran rules.

Final Guidance

Changing employers in Andorra on a work permit is manageable if you treat it as an immigration step as well as a career move. Secure the new offer, confirm with the Servei d'Immigració whether your case needs a change notification or a new application (and a quota place), work your notice under the Labour Relations Law and do not start the new job until the change is cleared. Make sure your new employer registers you with CASS, keep your comú registration current and keep every document for your next renewal. Always confirm current requirements with the Govern d'Andorra before resigning. International candidates can explore Andorran opportunities through EU Helpers. EU Helpers supports foreign workers with offer-letter review, immigration timing, document preparation, CASS and renewal planning, and clarity on the latest official requirements from Andorran authorities.