To work as an intern in Andorra (pràctiques professionals) is often necessary to be enrolled as student in any educational program.

An internship abroad is also a unique experience, in terms of language, as well as for learning a new culture.

The easiest method to find a secondment abroad is to contact directly companies from your country with international subsidiaries and which can send you abroad for an internship. Some large worldwide companies organise selections with tests and interviews to recruit interns.

Online

The best online search engines for finding an internship in Andorra are companies' databases that recruit interns at a professional level in all kind of fields. You will find more internships abroad in the following links:

• GoAbroad.com - provides offers for internship and work abroad anywhere in the world
• Internships Abroad
• Aisec
• Marj3.com

EU programme Leonardo da Vinci

The Leonardo da Vinci Community vocational training action programme was introduced in 1994. It promotes projects based on co-operation between the various players in vocational training by training bodies, vocational schools, universities, businesses, chambers of commerce, etc.

The program addresses to young people less than 28 years old. The program concurs to realize a professional internship that can go on from a minimum of three weeks to a maximum of nine months according to the level of formation.

Information about participating in a Leonardo da Vinci project can be obtained by contacting the Leonardo da Vinci national agencies.

Networking and Forums

Sometimes getting a job is about knowing the right people. Talk to friends, family and business contacts to see if they have connections in the area you would like to work. Expat events can also be a great way to find out how other expats found their work and see if their company has any openings. Use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedln or expat forums.

Work Visas & Permits

Andorra authorizes permanently and effectively residence and work rights in the country during the validity of the authorization extended by the immigration service.

This can be request it in accordance with current legislation, by any newly arrived person who: 

• Have an indefinite employment contract with a company legally established in the country. 
• Establish a permanent and effective residence in the Principality of Andorra.

The first authorization is valid for one year and renewable three times for periods of two years. After seven years, the successive renewals are delivered for periods of ten years, except for the nationals of the states that have signed and ratified an agreement with the Principality of Andorra.

You can also find out more about all documents that need to be signed and presented, as well as immigration fees at:
Servei d'Immigració (Immigration service)
Edifici de Serveis de l'Obac
Carrer de les Boïgues, 2, planta baixa
AD700 Escaldes-Engordany
Tel: +376 872 072
Contact: servei.immigracio@govern.ad

For more information on visa, refer to the section on "Passport and Visas".  

Insurance Abroad

No matter your destination, we recommend you to contract travel insurance as it covers any incident that might occur when you are abroad. Many volunteer programs already handle visa arrangements and include insurance coverage in their program fees or as part of their compensation.

In case they do not include them, we have selected below a series of companies to help you in your choice.

• Insure & Go
• Holiday Safe
• Iati Seguros
• WorldNomads   

For more information, consult the section on "International Healthcare & Medical Insurance" to find out more about your options or compare companies on our services site, Expat-Quotes.

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