Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US State Department currently recommends US citizens exercise normal precautions when traveling to Andorra.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
US Embassy/Consulate
US does not have an embassy in Andorra; the US ambassador to Spain is accredited to Andorra; US interests in Andorra are represented by the US Consulate General's office in Barcelona (Spain); mailing address: Paseo Reina Elisenda de Montcada, 23, 08034 Barcelona, Spain; telephone: [34] (93) 280-2227; US citizens may call US Dept of State (202)-501-4444 for emergencies; [email protected]
LGBTQIA+ Travelers
Telephone Code
376
Local Emergency Phone
Europe-wide emergency response number 112; Ambulance: 118; Fire: 118; Police: 110
Vaccinations
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Andorra: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, influenza, and COVID-19.
http://www.who.int/
Climate
Temperate; snowy, cold winters and warm, dry summers
Currency (Code)
Euros (EUR)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Catalan (official), French, Castilian, Portuguese
Major Religions
Christian (predominantly Roman Catholic), other
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March, ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Andorra la Vella; Vallnord; Sant Joan de Caselles Church; Centre Termolúdic Caldea; Ordino (includes Casa d'Areny-Plandolit); Sant Martí de la Cortinada Church; Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley; Pyrenees Mountains
Major Sports
Soccer, rugby, basketball
Cultural Practices
Andorrans shake hands upon greeting. Men will shake with two hands, placing their left hand on the right forearm of the other person.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is optional, but welcome. Leave a 10% tip at restaurants and for taxi drivers. Round up the bill at pubs and for hotel staff.
Souvenirs
Wood, leather, and metal carved "musicature"; ironwork; pinewood furniture; glazed pottery
Traditional Cuisine
Escudella i carn d'olla — a traditional Catalan meat and vegetable stew and soup
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
