Andorra: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Andorra is outside Schengen. Check French or Spanish transit and re-entry requirements before booking.
- Winter tyres or snow chains are required from 1 November to 15 May.
- Check your mobile plan: EU roaming allowances do not automatically cover Andorra.
Entrada y visados
Andorra does not require a tourist visa; tourist stays are limited to 90 days. Access is through France or Spain, so you must meet their Schengen entry rules. If you need a Schengen visa, it must permit at least two entries for a trip into Andorra and back; repeated crossings require multiple entries.
Validez del pasaporte: For transit via France or Spain, non-EU passports normally must be issued within 10 years and valid 3 months after planned Schengen departure.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Hotels and tourist apartments register overnight guests; provide your passport details.
Aduana
- Andorra is outside the EU; purchases taken back into France or Spain are subject to customs allowances.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitandorra.com ↗, visitandorra.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — funciona en algunos sitios · Google Pay — sin datos
Dónde cambiar dinero
- Banks offer currency exchange and cash machines; compare the quoted fees before exchanging.
- International credit cards are widely accepted. Ask your issuer about your specific card and mobile wallet.
- Apple lists this country for Apple Pay with participating banks/cards; actual payment also depends on the merchant and card issuer.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: andorraconventionbureau.com ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Drinking alcohol in the street is illegal.
- Possession and use of illegal drugs can lead to expulsion, fines or imprisonment.
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- From 1 November to 15 May, use winter tyres or carry snow chains.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Catholicism is the main religious tradition; the constitution protects freedom of religion.
Ropa: Choose layers and suitable footwear for mountain visits; dress for the conditions rather than the temperature in the valley.
Etiqueta
- Catalan is the official language; Spanish and French are also commonly spoken.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: turismeandorralavella.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Clima
High mountain climate: long cold winters and milder summers, with substantial differences by altitude. Rain can affect spring, summer and autumn. The monthly notes are broad seasonal guidance, not forecasts or guaranteed snow conditions.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: winter; check snow and avalanche warnings
- febrero: Feb: winter; check snow and avalanche warnings
- marzo: Mar: check snow conditions before mountain activities
- abril: Apr: spring; prepare for rain and mountain cold
- mayo: May: spring; prepare for rain and mountain cold
- junio: Jun: summer; take layers and rain protection
- julio: Jul: summer; take layers and rain protection
- agosto: Aug: summer; take layers and rain protection
- septiembre: Sep: autumn; prepare for rain and mountain cold
- octubre: Oct: autumn; prepare for rain and mountain cold
- noviembre: Nov: winter equipment required for driving
- diciembre: Dec: winter; check snow and avalanche warnings
Mejor temporada: Choose the season for your activity: winter sports depend on snow; check local trail and weather conditions for hiking.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitandorra.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Passport and documents for Schengen re-entry
- Layers, waterproofs and suitable walking shoes
- Winter tyres or snow chains for winter road trips
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Mountain activities without suitable insurance and weather checks
Práctico
Enchufes: 220 V according to the official 2025 tourism guide; check your device label.
Agua: Tap water is generally safe to drink.
Circulación: por la derecha
Móvil y eSIM: Check whether your operator includes Andorra in its roaming tariff. Andorra Telecom is the local operator.
Seguro: For hiking or skiing, arrange cover including rescue and medical evacuation.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visitandorra.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗, visitandorra.com ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.