Southern Europe · UN member
Andorra: Travel Guide & Requirements
Principality of Andorra
Andorra is a country in Southern Europe with its capital in Andorra la Vella. It has a population of 82,904 (#196 in the world) and covers 468 km². The official language is Catalan. The currency is the Euro (EUR, €).
Where is Andorra? Map of Andorra
Southwestern Europe, Pyrenees mountains, on the border between France and Spain.
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Coordinates
- 42.5° N, 1.5° E
- Neighbours
- 2 — see list
- Coastline
- Landlocked
- Andorra
- Neighbours
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Andorra
- Passport
The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen Area.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 93 need no visa, 105 need a visa from an embassy. Check yours or see Andorra entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
No official requirement. Andorra's government says the Principality does not require any type of visa and that access is through France or Spain.
- Proof of funds
No official requirement.
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. The EU Visa Code requires applicants for a Schengen visa for one or two entries — Andorra's government says travellers who need a Schengen visa must hold a double-entry or multiple-entry one — to prove they hold travel …
- Customs allowance
Spain's tax agency, in its leaflet for travellers coming from Andorra, says cash of EUR 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in other currencies) must be declared when you enter or leave the European Union.
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
10 things to know before you travel to Andorra
- Safety: Yes — Andorra is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Andorra Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: July to August — when daytime highs in Andorra la Vella are around 23°C.
- Money: the Euro (EUR) — 1 US dollar is about 0.8911 EUR.
- Plugs: type C and F, 230 V, 50 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 110, Ambulance 116, Fire 118.
- Language: Catalan is official; English is also spoken.
- Driving: on the right — speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 60 km/h outside built-up areas and 120 km/h on motorways.
- Time zone: UTC+1 in Andorra la Vella.
- Capital: Andorra la Vella. About 82,904 people live in Andorra.
- Outdoors: 5 ski areas.
Key facts
Andorra at a glance
Languages spoken: Catalan (official) 44.1%, Castilian 40.3%, Portuguese 13.5%, French 10%, English 3%, other 6.8% (2022 est.)
Geography & history
About Andorra
The landlocked Principality of Andorra -- one of the smallest states in Europe and nestled high in the Pyrenees between the French and Spanish borders -- is the last independent survivor of the Hispanic March states created by Frankish King Charlemagne in 795 after he halted the Moorish invasion of Spain. The March states were a series of buffer states to keep the Muslim Moors from advancing into Christian France. For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Bishop of Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the introduction of a modern constitution; th…
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The landlocked Principality of Andorra -- one of the smallest states in Europe and nestled high in the Pyrenees between the French and Spanish borders -- is the last independent survivor of the Hispanic March states created by Frankish King Charlemagne in 795 after he halted the Moorish invasion of Spain. The March states were a series of buffer states to keep the Muslim Moors from advancing into Christian France. For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Bishop of Urgell). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the introduction of a modern constitution; the co-princes remained as titular heads of state, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Andorra's winter sports, summer climate, and duty-free shopping attract approximately 8 million people each year. Andorra has also become a wealthy international commercial center because of its mature banking sector and low taxes. As part of the effort to modernize its economy, Andorra has opened to foreign investment and engaged in other reforms, such as tax initiatives aimed at supporting broader infrastructure. Although not a member of the EU, Andorra enjoys a special relationship with the bloc that is governed by various customs and cooperation agreements, and Andorra uses the euro as its national currency.
Location
Southwestern Europe, Pyrenees mountains, on the border between France and Spain
Climate
temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Terrain
rugged mountains dissected by narrow valleys
Highest point
Pic de Coma Pedrosa 2,946 m
Natural resources
hydropower, mineral water, timber, iron ore, lead
Natural hazards
avalanches
National symbols
red cow (breed unspecified)
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Andorra
The default speed limits in Andorra are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 60 km/h outside built-up areas and 120 km/h on motorways. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- 2020 km/hResidential zonesLiving streets & residential areas
- 5050 km/hBuilt-up areasTowns and cities
- 6060 km/hOutside built-up areasCountry roads
- 120120 km/hMotorwaysMotorways / freeways
- International Driving PermitNot a party to the IDP conventionsCheck with the embassy whether your licence is accepted
- Driving sideDrive on the rightOvertake on the left
- Road deaths (2021)2.5 per 100,000 peopleSafer than most countries (median 12.4)
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Andorra safe to visit?
Yes — Andorra is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Andorra Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 10 Dec 2025 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Andorra
The best time to visit Andorra is July to August, when daytime highs in Andorra la Vella are around 23°C. June is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (23°C by day), February the coldest (-6°C at night), and May the wettest with about 77 mm of rain.
- Jan2°C-6°C
- Feb3°C-6°C
- Mar6°C-3°C
- Apr10°C-0°C
- May14°C3°C
- Jun19°C8°C
- Jul23°C10°C
- Aug23°C10°C
- Sep18°C6°C
- Oct13°C3°C
- Nov6°C-2°C
- Dec3°C-5°C
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Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Andorra
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 50 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Emergency numbers
Save the local numbers before you travel — 112 or 911 may not connect here. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Ski resorts
5 ski resorts in Andorra
- 229 km of slopes
- 119 lifts
- up to 2,625 m
Biggest: GrandValira · Pal-Arinsal · Canaro
Currency · 26 October 2026
Euro exchange rates today
Andorra uses the Euro (EUR, €). One US dollar buys 0.8911 EUR; over the last 30 days the EUR has lost 1.5% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in EUR
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Andorra ranks
How Andorra compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Andorra
2 airports and airfields — 0 large, 0 medium and 0 small, plus 2 heliports. 0 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
Neighbouring countries
Andorra borders 2 countries along 118 km of land borders. It is landlocked.
People
Population & society
Religion
Largest cities: Andorra La Vella (23,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
tourism (particularly skiing), banking, timber, furniture
Export partners
Spain 39%, USA 21%, France 11%, UK 5%, UAE 3% (2023)
Top exports
paintings, integrated circuits, cars, orthopedic appliances, garments (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Andorra
Next public holiday
All Saints' Day — Sunday, 1 November 2026. Then Immaculate Conception (8 Dec).
Andorran passport
Ranked #53: 101 countries visa-free, 37 with visa on arrival, 9 with an eTA and 27 with an eVisa.
Andorran passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Andorra's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Andorra
Dial +376 before the local number. Internet domain .ad.
Climate footprint
0.4 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 5.18 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Andorra: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.