Preparation file

Preparing for Andorra la Vella

Andorra is a small country in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. It is not in the EU or Schengen but uses the euro. There is no airport; you arrive by road. What follows applies across the whole country.

Last updated: 2026-08

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Language and etiquette

All of Andorra

The official language is Catalan; Spanish and French are widely spoken too. English is understood in tourist businesses.

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Getting there and the border

All of Andorra

The country is reached only by road; there is no airport. Passports may be checked at the border and a customs check on the way out is normal.

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Money and shopping

All of Andorra

The currency is the euro. The country is known for duty-free shopping, but buying above the customs allowance causes trouble at the border.

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Practical notes

All of Andorra

Sockets are type C/F at 230 V. Tap water is drinkable. Altitude and mountain weather change fast; dress for it.

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In an emergency

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Emergency call: 112One number for police, ambulance and fire. It is the same across Europe, so there is nothing to look up on arrival.
Reporting a theft: A report at a police stationAn insurance claim does not move without this formal document. On a group tour, do it with your tour leader.
Pharmacy: FARMÀCIA — green crossLarger towns have one open at night; the rota is posted at the door.
Lost passport: Your country's missionReport the loss to the police first, then apply to your mission. On a group tour, tell your tour leader immediately.

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Phrases worth knowing

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