A few days ago, the High Court of Andorra issued a key ruling that changes the way in which residence permit holders must prove their stay in the country. According to the ruling, it is now the resident’s own responsibility to prove that they actually live in Andorra, and not the other way around (Source: Altaveu).
This particular case concerns a woman who lost her residence permit despite having contributed for 38 years to CASS and regularly paying her IRPF. Her argument was that she had spent time outside Andorra caring for a sick relative in Barcelona, but the court was clear: the burden of proof is on her. This means that, when there is doubt about someone’s actual residence, it is the resident herself who must provide evidence that she lives in the country.
A change that forces us to be more proactive
For many people with residence permits in Andorra, this change means that it is no longer enough to “be registered”. There is now a need to actively demonstrate presence in the country, something that can become a tedious process without a proper system in place.
This is where Tsubacheck HONOR makes more sense than ever. Our tool allows residents in Andorra to generate automatic and verifiable proof of their stay in the country through a secure check-in system with biometrics, geolocation and blockchain storage. Instead of worrying about accumulating invoices or purchase tickets, users can simply perform their check-ins and have a validated report in case the authorities require it.
The impact of this ruling on residents in Andorra
This change in regulations affects everyone. Previously, the administration could request proof of residency, but the burden of proof was not as strict as it is now. This court decision sets an important precedent and makes it clear that permit holders must bear the full burden of proving their actual residence.
For many, this means a change in the way they document their day-to-day lives in Andorra. It is no longer enough to be registered or pay taxes; it is now necessary to have regular records of presence in the country. This can create a logistical problem for many, as collecting bills for electricity, rent or local activities is impractical and easily repudiated as effective evidence.
How can Tsubacheck HONOR help you?
✅ Biometric and geolocalized check-ins: Just open the app and check-in, confirming your real presence in Andorra.
✅ Secure registration in blockchain: Ensures that the data is unalterable and valid in the event of any audit or legal review.
✅ Automatic reports: You can generate a monthly report with all your records and have it ready if any entity requests it.
✅ Avoid penalties or loss of permit: Having verifiable proof can make all the difference in a residency proceeding.
In addition, Tsubacheck HONOR is not only useful for individuals, but also for companies managing expatriates, tax advisors and immigration lawyers. The tool allows to efficiently keep track of clients’ attendance records and to prepare automatic reports in case of legal needs.
Conclusion: adapt or risk
With this new ruling, the message from the authorities is clear: whoever has a residence permit in Andorra must be able to prove that he or she really lives in the country. And doing it manually, collecting papers and supporting documents every time it is necessary, is not enough proof.
Tools such as Tsubacheck HONOR not only facilitate this process, but also offer a modern and secure technological solution to comply with legal requirements without stress or complications.
