Andorra is a very small state with a small health sector, so nursing openings are limited and the route is tightly controlled. Nursing is regulated, so recognition and registration with the Andorran health authority (Ministry of Health) are still required.

In short: Andorra has few nursing vacancies; to work there you need your qualification recognised by the Andorran health authority (Ministry of Health), Catalan language skills, a job offer, and an immigration authorisation within the annual quota. Set realistic expectations, as positions are scarce.

Recognition and Registration

Your qualification is assessed by the Andorran health authority (Ministry of Health), usually following European recognition principles, and you must register before you can practise. Expect to submit your diploma, transcripts, and proof of experience in certified translation.

The Work Route

The usual immigration route is an immigration authorisation within the annual quota. Because the health sector is small, most people secure a concrete job offer first and then complete recognition and the immigration steps.

What Makes Andorra Different

Andorra sits between France and Spain and is not in the EU or Schengen, so it sets its own annual immigration quota and grants work-and-residence authorisations within it. Health roles are limited, and Catalan is the working language, so a concrete job offer and the language are usually decisive.

Avoiding Scams

Be especially careful where vacancies are scarce. Legitimate employers and agencies never charge a nurse upfront placement fees; if anyone asks you to pay to be placed, treat it as a likely scam and verify the employer and the Andorran health authority (Ministry of Health) through official channels.

Official Sources

Confirm current rules with the Andorran health authority (Ministry of Health) and the Andorra immigration authority, as the small system means requirements can be specific and change.