Andorra Visa RequirementsFor United Kingdom passport holders
UK passport holders can visit Andorra without a visa. As a micro-state between France and Spain, Andorra is accessed through Schengen territory, so factor in the 90/180-day Schengen limit on your overall trip.
Great news! United Kingdom passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa or pre-registration is needed for Andorra. Simply drive or take a bus through France or Spain. Ensure your Schengen days are managed correctly if combining with a longer European trip.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
United Kingdom to Andorra: What You Need to Know
Andorra itself is not part of the EU or Schengen Area, and there are no passport controls at the Andorran border. However, to reach Andorra you must transit through either France or Spain, both Schengen members. Your days in Andorra do not count toward the Schengen 90/180-day limit, but your days in France and Spain on the same trip do. UK passport holders can enjoy up to 90 days in Andorra on a single trip.
Practical Tips
Andorra is a renowned duty-free shopping destination. Prices on electronics, alcohol, perfume, and tobacco are significantly lower than in the UK. Andorra la Vella is one of the highest capital cities in Europe. The country is also a popular ski resort destination in winter and hiking destination in summer. The currency is the euro, and most businesses accept card payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Andorra?
No. UK passport holders can visit Andorra without a visa. There are no passport controls at the Andorran border. However, you must transit through France or Spain (both Schengen members) to get there.
Do days in Andorra count toward the Schengen 90-day limit?
No. Andorra is not part of the Schengen Area, so days spent in Andorra do not count against your 90-day Schengen allowance. However, days in France or Spain during the same trip do count.
Can UK visitors buy duty-free goods in Andorra?
Yes. Andorra is renowned as a duty-free shopping destination with lower prices on electronics, alcohol, perfume, and tobacco compared to the UK and EU. Note that there are limits on what you can bring back into the UK duty-free; check HMRC guidelines before shopping.
Will ETIAS affect travel to Andorra?
No. ETIAS applies only to Schengen Area countries. Andorra is not in Schengen, so you will not need ETIAS to enter Andorra. You may however need ETIAS to enter France or Spain on the same trip.