Andorra Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

located between France and Spain in the Pyrenees, Andorra is a compact country famed for its duty-free shopping and mountain vistas. There are no airports or rail lines in Andorra, so every visitor arrives by road—most commonly through Spain (La Seu d’Urgell) or France (Pas de la Casa). Because Andorra is not part of the Schengen Area, you will enter via the Schengen country you transit, so your passport and any Schengen entry stamp are checked on the way in and out. Keep your documents handy even though there is no formal border control once you are inside Andorra itself. Tourists come year-round: winter for skiing and snowboarding, spring and summer for hiking and cultural attractions in Andorra la Vella, and autumn for scenic drives and food festivals. Entry is usually smooth, but understanding the nuances of Schengen transit, duty-free limits, and occasional health checks will help you avoid delays. Always double-check the latest guidance before you set off— if you plan side trips to Barcelona or Toulouse.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Andorra has no visa regime of its own. Instead, entry rules follow those of the Schengen country you use to reach Andorra (Spain or France). In practice, this means you must meet Schengen Area entry conditions even though Andorra itself does not issue visas.

Visa-Free Entry

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area

Travelers holding passports from Schengen-exempt countries may enter the Schengen Area (and therefore Andorra) without a visa.

Includes

United States Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Japan South Korea Singapore Malaysia Chile Brazil Argentina Israel UAE

Your 90-day clock continues to run while you are in Andorra; exiting Andorra back into France or Spain counts as remaining within the Schengen Area.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)

90 days within any 180-day period

Some travelers who are visa-exempt for the Schengen Area must obtain an ETIAS travel authorization before arrival starting in 2025.

Includes

Same visa-exempt list as above once ETIAS is active

How to Apply: Apply online through the official ETIAS portal; most approvals are instant but allow up to 96 hours for processing.
Cost: €7 for adults; free for under-18s and over-70s

ETIAS is linked to your passport electronically; no sticker or stamp is issued.

Visa Required

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Passport holders from countries whose citizens need a Schengen visa must obtain a multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) before travel.

How to Apply: Apply at the Spanish or French consulate in your country of residence; specify that you plan to transit into Andorra.

Ensure the visa is multiple-entry if you will re-enter Spain or France after visiting Andorra.

Arrival Process

You will not see an Andorran border post; instead you pass through Spanish or French controls on the access roads. Once inside Andorra, you are free to travel, but keep your passport accessible for any spot checks.

Approach Spanish/French border post

Present passport and, if required, Schengen visa or ETIAS confirmation to the Guardia Civil (Spain) or Police aux Frontières (France).

Enter Andorra by road

After the Schengen check, continue along CG-1 (Spain) or CG-2 (France) into Andorra; no further stops.

Hotel check-in or rental pickup

Some andorra hotels may photocopy your passport for registration; this is normal.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport

Must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.

Schengen visa (if required)

Multiple-entry type C; single-entry visas may block re-entry from Andorra.

ETIAS authorization (future requirement)

Printout or mobile confirmation may speed things up at the border.

Proof of onward travel

Return bus ticket or car rental contract can be requested to show you will exit within 90 days.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Keep your passport in an easy-to-reach pocket; random vehicle checks happen on the main roads.

Buses from Barcelona to Andorra stop at the Spanish border for a quick passport scan—have ID ready.

If you plan skiing in Pas de la Casa, winter tires or snow chains are compulsory; border police sometimes check.

Customs & Duty-Free

Andorra is outside the EU VAT area, so duty-free allowances are generous but strictly enforced when you exit back into Spain or France.

Alcohol

1.5 L spirits >22% OR 3 L fortified wine/sparkling wine + 5 L table wine

Travelers must be 18 or older.

Tobacco

300 cigarettes OR 150 cigarillos OR 75 cigars OR 400 g loose tobacco

18+ years; amounts halved if exiting by foot into France.

Currency

Declaration required for cash or bearer instruments ≥ €10,000

Form must be handed to French or Spanish customs on exit if above threshold.

Gifts/Goods

€430 per adult for personal items when re-entering EU

Electronics and perfume are frequent targets of checks—keep receipts.

Prohibited Items

Meat and dairy products from outside EU—risk of animal disease
Endangered species or items made from them—CITES regulations

Restricted Items

Firearms—must obtain prior authorization from Andorran police if transiting with hunting rifles

Health Requirements

There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry to Andorra, but routine travel health precautions are advisable.

Recommended Vaccinations

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
MMR
Seasonal influenza
COVID-19 (per current guidance)

Health Insurance

Travel insurance with medical coverage is strongly recommended; EU EHIC/GHIC cards are not valid in Andorra.

Current Health Requirements: COVID-19 entry rules change quickly—check Spain or France requirements before departure, as you must pass their border first.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate

Find your country's embassy or consulate

Check your government's travel advisory website

Immigration Authority

Servei d’Immigració del Govern d’Andorra

For residency or work permits; website: immigracio.ad

Emergency

Dial 110 for police, 118 for fire, 116 for ambulance

English-speaking operators available in major towns

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

If only one parent is present, carry a notarized consent letter from the non-traveling parent; copies of birth certificates are recommended.

Traveling with Pets

Dogs and cats need an EU pet passport with valid rabies vaccination; entry from Spain or France follows EU rules—tapeworm treatment for dogs entering France on return.

Extended Stays

Tourist status is limited to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period. For longer stays, apply for an Andorran residence permit via the immigration department once inside the country.

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