Europe
Andorra
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Still current at: 07 October 2008
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Updated: 02 October 2008
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This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel Summary
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There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
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Andorra is not a Member of the European Union and therefore EU reciprocal medical arrangements do not apply.
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Around 100,000 British nationals visit Andorra every year (Source: Tour Operators). Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Andorra in 2007 were: replacing lost and stolen passports; and dealing with deaths.
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Visitors to ski resorts should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before they travel and throughout their visit (see: http://www.ski.andorra.com and http://www.avalanches.org. See the General (Winter Sports) section of this advice for more details.
- We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Crime
Street crime is almost unknown. However, you should take the usual precautions of taking care of passports and money.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Crime
Street crime is almost unknown. However, you should take the usual precautions of taking care of passports and money.
For more general information see Victims of Crime Abroad.
Political Situation
Country Profile: Andorra
Political Situation
Country Profile: Andorra
Local laws and customs
Andorra has strict rules on the possession and use of illegal drugs and applies zero tolerance.
Andorra is not a member of the European Union and purchases of duty free tobacco, liquor and luxury goods are subject to taxes and duties on re-entering European Union countries. France and Spain apply strict rules on the amount of tobacco exported from Andorra for personal use (300 cigarettes/400gms pipe tobacco/75 cigars). Amounts in excess of this can be impounded as can the vehicle in which they are transported.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Travel Advice Relevant to You.
Entry requirements
Visas
British nationals do not need a visa to visit Andorra.
Passport validity
There is no minimum passport validity requirement for visiting Andorra. You should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your visit.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults traveling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.
British nationals do not need a visa to visit Andorra.
Passport validity
There is no minimum passport validity requirement for visiting Andorra. You should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your visit.
Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults traveling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.
Health
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which has now replaced the E111 form, does not provide health cover in Andorra. It is therefore essential that you have comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover. For more general information see EHIC.
You should be aware that, on rare occasions, the consumption of alcohol combined with low temperatures and high altitude can be fatal.
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Andorra and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the National Travel Health Network and Centre NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general information see Travel Health.
General
Insurance
It is essential that you have comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.
If things do go wrong when you are overseas then this is How We Can Help.
There is an Honorary British Consulate in Andorra, under the supervision of the British Consulate - General, Barcelona.
Address: British Consulate-General
Edifico Torre de Barcelona
Avienda Diagonal 477 - 13
08036 Barcelona
Telephone: (34) 933 666 200
Facsimile: (34) 933 666 221
LOCATE
Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency. More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
Winter Sports
If you are planning a skiing holiday it is advisable to contact the Andorran Embassy for advice on safety and weather conditions before travelling. They can be contacted at:
63 Westover Road
London, SW18 2RF
Tel: 0208 874 4806
Fax: 0208 874 4902
You should be aware that off-piste skiing is highly dangerous. All safety instructions should be followed meticulously given the dangers of avalanches in some areas. Further information can be found at the following websites:
http://www.goski.com/weather/
CONTACT DETAILS
CONTACT DETAILS
British Honorary Consulate
Carrer Prat de la Creu, 87 (1-3)
Edifici Prat de la Creu I
AD500 Andorra la Vella
Principat d'Andorra
Telephone: (376) 862 080
Facsimile: (376) 862 090
Email: britconsul@andorra.ad
Office Hours: GMT : Mon - Fri : 0830 - 1030
Local Time: Mon - Fri 0930 - 1130
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Address:
Edificio Torre de Barcelona
Avienda Diagonal 477-13
08036 Barcelona
Telephone:
(34) 93 366 6200
Fax:
(34) 93 366 6221
Office hours: