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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:听

• 蝉别别听general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• 蝉别别听general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about听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听before you travel for updates that may affect your journey.

Travel insurance

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

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

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This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.听

The authorities in Andorra set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the听.

Travelling through France or Spain

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

Passport validity requirements

To travel to Andorra, you must follow the鈥�. 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:听

• have a 鈥榙ate of issue鈥� less than 10 years before the date you arrive 鈥� 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 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� 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.听

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.听

Visa requirements

Check visa requirements in France travel advice or Spain travel advice, as you鈥檒l travel through one of those countries to reach Andorra. You do not need a visa to enter Andorra.

The Andorran Ministry of Foreign Affairs has further .

To stay longer than 3 months, you must go in person to the Andorran immigration department to (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听

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

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听. 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.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on听听and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out听how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Andorra

Although there鈥檚 no recent history of terrorism in Andorra, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

Protecting your belongings

Street crime is rare, but you should:

• take care of your personal belongings
• not keep money and valuables all in one place
• keep a copy of your passport somewhere safe

Drink and food spiking

Be aware of the possible use of 鈥榙ate rape鈥� and other drugs including听GHB听and liquid ecstasy. Buy your own drinks and always keep sight of them to make sure they are not spiked.

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听advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Outdoor activities and adventure tourism

Skiing

If you plan to ski in Andorra, before you travel check:

• weather conditions
• safety advice, including protecting yourself against avalanches

For information, see:

• Preparing for winter sports abroad

Transport risks

Road travel听

If you are planning to drive in Andorra, 蝉别别听information on driving abroad听and check the . The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.听

You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Andorra. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well.

Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.

Andorra has stricter drink-driving laws than many other countries, including the UK. You can get a fine of up to 600 euros and a 2-month driving ban. The Andorra authorities can also impound your vehicle.

Check if you need a UK sticker to drive your car outside the UK.

From 1 November to 15 May, you must use winter tyres or carry snow chains in Andorra. You can get a fine if you do not. Winter tyres have a snowflake icon on the wall of the tyre.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have听appropriate travel insurance听for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Dial 116 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:听

• check the latest
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the

See .

Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Andorra. Read more about听.

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read听.

Healthcare in Andorra

鈥榁isit Andorra鈥� has a list of听.

Health insurance cards

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) are not valid in Andorra. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.

Travel and mental health

Read听FCDO听guidance on travel and mental health. There is also听.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

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听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听FCDO

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

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

Contacting FCDO

Help abroad

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Help in the UK

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

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

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