Settling in Andorra as a family: schools, healthcare, housing
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The short answer
A family must coordinate three things: everyone's residence status, the children's schooling and housing. Family reunification and the choice of school stream are the key steps.
Your reading path
Read these pages in this order:
Common mistakes
- Looking for a school after signing the lease
- Forgetting the spouse's employment
- Choosing a parish without testing the commutes
Next steps
- Prepare your checklist for the first 90 days.
- Check your tax situation: tax residence.
- Compare the parishes and browse the listings.
The points of a family move
| Topic | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Family reunification | A resident with a work permit must have resided 3 monthsverified on 12/10/2026 before applying; dependent ascendants aged at least 65 yearsverified on 12/10/2026 |
| School | Free and compulsory from 6 yearsverified on 12/10/2026 to 16 yearsverified on 12/10/2026; three systems (Andorran, French, Spanish) |
| Healthcare | Insurance valid in Andorra for each family member |
| Family benefits | Legal and effective residence of at least 7 yearsverified on 12/10/2026 |
| Tax | Deduction of 1,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 per dependant, tax-exempt minimum with a non-earning spouse of 40,000 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
The order to follow
- Status of the main holder: overview.
- Housing suited to the size of the household, a condition of reunification: renting.
- Health insurance for everyone.
- School before signing the lease: schools.
- Moving and formalities: checklist.
The spouse
The spouse can obtain a permit through family reunification; their access to work depends on the sponsor's permit. See family reunification and working in Andorra.
Frequently asked questions
Can the children follow the French curriculum?
A French stream exists in Andorra. Check places and conditions.
Can the spouse work?
It depends on their status. Check before building your budget.
Going further
- Family in Andorra: spouse, dependent children and personal income tax
- Moving to Andorra with your family: the step-by-step checklist
- Family reunification in Andorra: spouse, children and ascendants
- Schools in Andorra: Andorran, French, Spanish and private systems
- Healthcare in Andorra: CASS, compulsory insurance and supplementary cover
Official sources
This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.