Security Guard Services in Andorra

How to Become a Licensed Security Guard in Andorra

Private security in Andorra is governed by Law 8/2022 of 31 March on Private Security (Llei 8/2022, del 31 de març, de seguretat privada). Companies need prior authorization from the ministry responsible for internal affairs, and security guards, bodyguards, security directors and detectives need individual authorization and registration in the Private Security Register (Registre de Seguretat Privada).

Regulator: Government of Andorra (Govern d’Andorra), Ministry of Justice and Interior (Ministeri de Justícia i Interior), which manages the Private Security Register. The Police Corps (Cos de Policia) carries out inspections. Legal framework: Law 8/2022 of 31 March on Private Security. govern.ad

Requirements

• Be of legal age
• Hold Andorran nationality or a valid immigration authorization that permits work in Andorra
• Be physically and psychologically fit, with no sick leave or medical follow-up for psychological problems in the past 5 years
• Have no criminal record for intentional offenses in Andorra, in the country of origin or in previous countries of residence
• Not be disqualified by final judgment or suspended or removed from service by the Administration (sanctions more than 3 years old are no longer taken into account)
• Hold a category B1 driving license
• Demonstrate the minimum level of Catalan set by regulation
• Pass the required tests, except in exempt cases (former police officers who left the force within the past 2 years and were not expelled from it; holders of a qualifying certificate who have worked in the field within the past 3 years)
• Complete initial training and continuing training
• Sign a confidentiality undertaking, which the company keeps

Application Steps

1. Be hired by an authorized private security company (for security guards and bodyguards, the company submits the application; detectives submit it in person)
2. Meet the personal requirements and pass the required tests and initial training
3. The company submits the authorization application to the ministry responsible for internal affairs, which may delegate staff authorizations to the Director of the Police Corps
4. Wait for a decision within 2 months; if there is no response within that period, the application is deemed refused, and no security work may be done before authorization
5. Once authorized and entered in the Private Security Register, receive the professional ID card issued by the company and carry it while on duty

Agency Licensing

Security companies need prior administrative authorization from the ministry responsible for internal affairs and registration in the Private Security Register. Requirements include civil liability insurance of at least €600,000. Companies that connect to alarm monitoring centers need an alarm receiving center in Andorra and a response protocol with the Police Corps. Companies with more than ten security guards or bodyguards must appoint a security director. Companies that transport cash and valuables need insurance of at least €2,000,000 against theft or robbery.

Guarding, transport and collection of cash are always carried out armed; other armed services are at the company’s discretion. Security guards may use a firearm only when there is a serious risk to life or physical integrity, after a clear warning and in line with the principle of proportionality. Bodyguard services are provided unarmed, except with exceptional authorization from the Minister of the Interior or the Director of the Police. Firearms are the property of the company and must be deposited with it at the end of the shift. Security guards carry their weapons permit while on duty, and annual shooting practice is mandatory (failing to complete it is a very serious violation).

Staff authorizations must be renewed every 10 years (private detective authorizations are not subject to renewal). Loss of any requirement results in revocation and removal from the register.

Sources

• General Council (Consell General): Law 8/2022 of 31 March on Private Security
• Government of Andorra: Ministry of Justice and Interior

Requirements change. Confirm current rules with the official regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2026.