Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Andorra depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for AndorraEmergency Numbers
- General
- 112
Currency
- Name
- Euro
- Code
- EUR
- Symbol
- €
Andorra uses the Euro despite not being an EU member. No customs duty — electronics, alcohol, and tobacco are significantly cheaper than France and Spain. ATMs in Andorra la Vella. Cards accepted everywhere.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1) — CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Best Time to Visit
December–March is ski season (Grandvalira is the Pyrenees' largest ski area). July–August is peak hiking season — stunning trails above 2,000m. Spring and autumn are quiet and pleasant for a day trip from Barcelona or Toulouse.
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | Not strongly expected but appreciated |
| Taxis | Round up | — |
Dress Code
- Ski wear in winter; casual in summer
- Smart casual for Andorra la Vella's restaurants
Social Etiquette
- Andorra is co-governed by two Co-Princes: the Bishop of Urgell (Spain) and the French President — a unique feudal arrangement still in force
- Catalan is the official language; Spanish and French are universally spoken
- Shopping tourism is huge — electronics, perfume, and alcohol are bargains without EU tax
- Andorrans are used to day-trippers; staying overnight gives you the quieter, genuine side of the country
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Schengen rules apply entering from France and Spain — no border controls within Schengen, but customs checks are routine for shopping goods
- Cannabis is decriminalised for personal use
- Ski safety: obey piste markings and off-piste rules strictly — rescue services exist but avalanche risk is real
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (Catalan) | Hola / Bon dia | OH-lah / bon DEE-ah |
| Thank you (Catalan) | Gràcies | GRAH-tsyehs |
| Please (Catalan) | Si us plau | see oos PLOW |
| Cheers! (Catalan) | Salut! | sah-LOOT |
| How much? (Catalan/Spanish) | Quant costa? / ¿Cuánto cuesta? | KWAHN kos-tah / KWAHN-toh KWES-tah |
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