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Travelling through France or Spain

You must travel through France or Spain to enter Andorra. Check the entry requirements for France or Spain before you travel.

Passport validity requirements

To travel to Andorra, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements. Andorra is not in the Schengen area, but you must travel through a Schengen area country to reach Andorra, either France or Spain.

Your passport must: 

• have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
• have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. 

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. 

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.

Visa requirements

Check visa requirements in France travel advice or Spain travel advice, as you’ll travel through one of those countries to reach Andorra. You must meet the requirements for entry to the Schengen Area in order to enter France or Spain for onward travel to Andorra, even if you have Andorran residency.

You do not need a visa to enter Andorra.

The Andorran Ministry of Foreign Affairs has further information on entering Andorra.

To stay longer than 3 months, you must go in person to the Andorran immigration department to apply for a work or residence permit (in Catalan).

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should bring a copy of any custody documents or written authorisation from the other parent.

Vaccine requirements 

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Andorra guide.

Registering with the police

Hotels and tourist apartments must register the names of all overnight guests with the police. You must provide your passport details.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Andorra. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Andorra is not a member of the EU. You may have to pay taxes and duties on tobacco, liquor and luxury goods when you re-enter France and Spain.

France and Spain have strict rules on the amount of tobacco exported from Andorra for personal use. Customs officers may impound excess amounts of tobacco and the vehicle transporting it.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Andorra. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Andorra is not a member of the EU. You may have to pay taxes and duties on tobacco, liquor and luxury goods when you re-enter France and Spain.

France and Spain have strict rules on the amount of tobacco exported from Andorra for personal use. Customs officers may impound excess amounts of tobacco and the vehicle transporting it.

Emergency services in Andorra

Ambulance: 116

Fire: 118

Police: 110

Mountain rescue: 112

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding English-speaking lawyers in Andorra
• dealing with a death in Andorra
• if you’re arrested abroad
• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO

Help abroad

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Find out about call charges

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Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

All travel to Andorra is through France or Spain. Check the France travel advice or Spain travel advice before you travel for updates that may affect your journey.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

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Laws and cultural differences

Alcohol laws

It is illegal to drink alcohol in the street.

Illegal drugs

Andorra has a zero-tolerance policy on the possession and use of illegal drugs. Punishment for possession of even the smallest amount of illegal drugs can include refusal of entry, expulsion from the country, fines and prison sentences.

LGBT+ travellers

Andorra is a generally tolerant place for LGBT+ travellers. Same-sex marriage is legal in Andorra. Transgender people can register under their preferred sex in public documents without undergoing prior gender reassignment surgery.

Read advice for LGBT+ travellers.