Everything
You Need To Know About Andorra Visa
Foreign nationals including citizens of the United
Kingdom do not need a visa to enter Andorra as travelers can visit the country
using a passport or European Union National Identity Card.
As there are no
airports for fixed-wing aircraft within Andorra's borders, travelers should
initially enter the Schengen area first to reach their destination. Making this
clearer, the foreign national should initially transit either through France or
Spain to reach Andorra.
Special note: Andorra is not a part of the Schengen
area. So, in order to visit Andorra, foreign nationals should take multiple
entry transit visas to Span or France, and it will allow travelers to renter the
Schengen area while leaving Andorra.
A UK citizen can use flight, bus or train to reach
Andorra. Even after boarding a flight to France or Spain, you should finally
end up in taking a bus to enter your destination.
If you want to travel to
Andorra in a very cost-effective manner, you can book an overnight train to Paris
from London, and can later take a bus ride across a spectacular mountain pass
into Andorra. It is also possible to visit Andorra after traveling to France by
bus, and later booking another vehicle to enter the destination country.
After reaching Andorra, foreign travelers can make use
of heliports in La Massana (Camí Heliport), Arinsal and Escaldes-Engordany for visiting
various tourism sites in the country.
Things to take care while traveling to Andorra
Even though UK citizens do not need a visa to visit Andorra, being a foreign national, you should follow certain vital tips for a hassle-free traveling experience.
Usually, the passport of the foreign national should be valid for the proposed duration of stay.
However, it is highly recommended to carry a passport which has at least six months validity while traveling to Andorra.
You should also make sure that the passport you are carrying has sufficient blank pages. The blank pages in your passport will allow immigration authorities to imprint necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.
Special note: The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in Andorra. So, it is highly recommended to take out a comprehensive travel and medical insurance while traveling to Andorra.
If you are a single parent or adult traveling along with children, you should make sure that custody copy of the children and the authorization letter from the other parent is carried along with the travel documents.
How long can a foreign national stay in Andorra?
In usual cases, foreign nationals can enter Andorra and stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days.
However, if you want to extend your stay in the country, you can visit the local immigration services, and can obtain a residence permit. If you wish to work in Andorra, then you can apply for a work permit.