Planning a trip to Andorra? This guide covers exactly who needs a visa, what it costs, how long it takes and where to apply — using figures from Andorra's official immigration authorities, including which nationalities can enter visa-free.
Quick answer
Many nationalities can enter Andorra without a pre-arranged visa; others need one before travel.
Andorra visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access |
| Government fee | Free for exempt nationalities |
| Processing time | 10-15 working days (Schengen visa) |
| Validity | Per Schengen visa issued |
| Permitted stay | 90 days |
| Where to apply | French/Spanish Schengen consulate (VFS) |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$65 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Who needs a visa for Andorra?
Visa-free: Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access: Indian nationals must hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa (issued by France or Spain) to reach and re-enter from Andorra
Andorra visa options, fees and processing times
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry via France or Spain (Schengen rules apply) | Free (Schengen visa €90 if required) | 90 days in any 180 (Schengen count; Andorra days may not be counted separately) | On arrival via France or Spain | No separate application — Schengen visa via France or Spain's embassy/VFS if needed |
| No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access | — | 90 days | 10-15 working days (Schengen visa) | French/Spanish Schengen consulate (VFS) |
Documents required
For the No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access:
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Multiple-entry Schengen visa (France/Spain)
- Travel insurance (min EUR 30,000)
- Confirmed accommodation
- Return flight tickets
- Proof of funds
How to apply
- Check your requirement by nationality (table below) or use our checker.
- No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access: French/Spanish Schengen consulate (VFS) — allow 10-15 working days (Schengen visa).
- Keep your approval/receipt with your passport; carry proof of accommodation, onward travel and funds.
Andorra visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Andorra visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Andorra.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
Practical timeline: application → approval → travel
- 6–8 weeks before travel: check your passport validity, confirm your requirement, and start gathering documents.
- 3–4 weeks before: book refundable flights and accommodation (immigration may ask for these), then submit your Andorra application.
- Processing: allow 10-15 working days (Schengen visa). Do not make non-refundable bookings until approved.
- On approval: print/save the approval, keep it with your passport, and complete any arrival card before you fly.
Before you travel to Andorra
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some local currency).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Good to know
- Not a Schengen member but only reachable through Schengen; a multiple-entry Schengen visa is essential for visa-required nationals since re-entering France or Spain counts as a new entry.
Andorra visa requirements by nationality
| Passport | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take?
No Andorran visa — Schengen visa required for access: 10-15 working days (Schengen visa).
Official sources
- Govern d'Andorra — Ministry of Foreign Affairs — verified 16 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.