Must I submit a criminal record for the Andorra Working Holiday Visa?

Written by Volare | May 24, 2026

When preparing your file to travel to the Principality, verifying an impeccable conduct is an unavoidable step. Below, we detail the requirements regarding the police record for all eligible nationalities: Germany, Canada, South Korea, Ireland, Iceland, Malta, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Yes, it is a strict and mandatory requirement to submit the criminal record certificate issued by the country of origin or residence to obtain the Temporary Immigration Authorization (the equivalent of the visa in this destination) and reside legally in the territory.

Technical requirements of the document

Submitting your criminal record certificate is an unavoidable security requirement demanded by the Andorran government. The authorities of the Immigration Service need to reliably verify your history to approve your application.

For the document to be accepted in your file, it must strictly comply with international legalization. The police extract must be duly legalized through The Hague Apostille (or the corresponding diplomatic legalization) to certify the authenticity of the signature and the seal of the issuing authority.

Benefits of an impeccable file

Strictly complying with the delivery of this official document, added to the transversal and indispensable requirement of demonstrating the possession of a return ticket (or proving sufficient economic funds to acquire it), avoids the rejection of your application.

Completing this formal step will consolidate your legal insertion into the principality's labor market during the high season, providing you with the indispensable peace of mind to fully enjoy the Pyrenees and immerse yourself in the outstanding local academic offer without any bureaucratic worry.

To ensure you have the appropriate support and the most detailed information at every step of your application, we recommend consulting the complete guide on Volare's Andorra Working Holiday Visa (WHV).