Andorra Entry Requirements

Andorra Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
Information last reviewed January 2024. Always verify with official government sources before traveling.
Getting into Andorra is refreshingly simple: the principality mirrors Schengen Area visa rules even though it never joined the EU. You won't find an airport or railway station here. Every visitor rolls in by road from Spain or France, clearing Schengen's external frontier first. Once you crest the pass, routine passport controls disappear. Yet keep your passport or EU national ID within reach, random police stops pop up on mountain roads, at ski lifts, and along the shopping boulevards of Andorra la Vella. Expect a 90-day stamp handed out at the Spanish or French post. Guard that slip for the drive back. Time your arrival with care. La Seu d'Urgell on the Spanish side and Pas de la Casa on the French slope clog with traffic on ski-season weekends and during the March and July sales blitz. Coaches and shared shuttles from Barcelona tack on extra minutes for hairpin turns and, in winter, the inevitable snow-chain drill.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Andorra issues no visas of its own. It simply respects Schengen rules. A Schengen visa secured through Spain or France automatically covers your stay.

Visa-Free Entry
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Passport holders from Schengen countries, the EU, the UK, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and most Latin American countries may enter Andorra without a visa.

Includes
United States United Kingdom Canada Australia New Zealand Japan South Korea Singapore Israel Brazil Argentina Chile Mexico EU member states Schengen member states

Your 90-day Schengen allowance includes any days already spent in Spain or France before entering Andorra.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)

Not applicable; Andorra has no ETA or eVisa system. Visitors needing a Schengen visa must obtain it from the Spanish or French consulate.

Obtain a multiple-entry Schengen visa if you plan to re-enter Spain or France after visiting Andorra.

Visa Required
Same as Schengen visa (usually 30 or 90 days)

Passport holders from countries whose citizens require a Schengen visa must obtain that visa before arrival in Spain or France.

How to Apply: Apply at the Spanish or French embassy/consulate in your country of residence. State that you will be visiting Andorra during the trip.

Carry hotel confirmation, return ticket, and proof of financial means. These may be checked at the Spanish or French border.

Arrival Process

Expect a two-step process: external Schengen control followed by the drive into Andorra. Once inside Andorra there are no further formalities.

1
Schengen Border Crossing
Present your passport or national ID and any Schengen visa at the Spanish or French frontier. Officers may ask about onward accommodation and funds.
2
Road Journey to Andorra
Follow the CG-1 from Spain through the Envalira tunnel or the CG-2 from France over the Pas de la Casa pass. Police checkpoints inside Andorra are random. Keep documents handy.
3
Arrival in Andorra la Vella or Your Resort
Check in at your hotel or apartment. The front desk will register your stay with the local police, normal procedure for all visitors.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport or EU National Identity Card
Must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
Schengen Visa (if required)
Multiple-entry visa if you plan to exit Andorra back into Spain or France.
Proof of Accommodation
Hotel voucher, rental contract, or letter of invitation from a resident.
Travel Insurance Certificate
Showing coverage of at least €30,000 for medical expenses. Some French border posts ask for it.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Fill the petrol tank before crossing into Andorra. Fuel is cheaper inside the country but stations close early on Sundays.
If arriving by ski-season shuttle, print your return ticket. The French border police often ask for proof of exit.
Keep a photo of your passport on your phone in case you leave the original in hotel safes for skiing.

Customs & Duty-Free

Andorra is outside the EU VAT area and operates duty-free shops. Strict limits apply when you exit back into Spain or France.

Alcohol
1.5 litres of spirits over 22 % OR 3 litres under 22 %; plus 5 litres of wine. Plus 6 litres of beer
Minimum age 18. Limits apply when returning to Spain or France.
Tobacco
300 cigarettes or 150 cigarillos or 75 cigars or 400 g of smoking tobacco
Minimum age 18. Combined limit if carrying mixed products.
Currency
Declaration required if carrying €10,000 or more in cash or equivalent
Use the EU Cash Declaration form when exiting to Spain or France.
Gifts/Goods
Personal goods up to €430 per adult (€150 for under 15s)
Electronics and perfumes bought in Andorra count toward this limit.

Prohibited Items

  • Endangered animal products (ivory, tortoise shell) - CITES rules apply
  • Counterfeit goods - automatic seizure and possible fine

Restricted Items

  • Firearms - import permit required from the Andorran police (Cos de Banders)
  • Meat and dairy - EU rules apply when re-entering Spain or France

Health Requirements

No vaccinations are required for entry. But standard travel health recommendations apply.

Recommended Vaccinations

  • Routine vaccinations: MMR, DPT, seasonal influenza
  • Hepatitis A for extended rural stays

Health Insurance

Travel insurance covering medical evacuation is strongly advised. The state hospital in Andorra la Vella accepts EU EHIC cards but bills non-EU visitors directly.

Current Health Requirements: As of January 2024 there are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements. Monitor the Andorran health ministry website for any sudden changes during respiratory-disease surges.

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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 visa queries and official information: www.govern.ad
Emergency
Emergency services number
Dial 110 for police, 118 for ambulance and fire

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Minors with only one parent should carry a notarised consent letter from the absent parent plus the child's birth certificate. EU minors on school ski trips need a group list stamped by their school.

Traveling with Pets

Dogs and cats need an EU pet passport, valid rabies vaccination (given at least 21 days before arrival), and microchip ID. Entry is via the same road borders only, no commercial pet transport allowed.

Extended Stays

Tourist stays longer than 90 days require a residence permit applied for at the Departament de Immigració in Andorra la Vella. Proof of income, accommodation, and private health insurance are mandatory.

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