Название: Rules for entering Andorra for tourist purposes: documents, traveling with animals and recommendations [Версия для печати] Автор: forum244 Время: 2023-10-12 06:52 Название: Rules for entering Andorra for tourist purposes: documents, traveling with animals and recommendations Andorra is a small European country of just over 460 mi. km, located in the picturesque Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. Despite its small size, the country is very popular among tourists. Around 10 million people visit Andorra every year.
Andorra attracts tourists with the special data most beautiful views, excellent service, comfortable and cozy hotels, high-quality cuisine, and pleasant and economical shopping. Andorra is also called the kingdom of snow because the country is famous for its ski resorts.
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Rules for entering the country
Andorra can only enter through the territory of the neighboring countries it borders on - Spain or France.
Andorra has its own particularities. The fact is that the country is not part of the European Union, nor is it a member of the Schengen countries. Instead, it has agreements with neighboring countries that allow tourists to transit through their territories to reach the Principality of Andorra. This significantly simplifies paperwork and makes traveling easier.
If you are a citizen of an EU country, you do not need a visa or additional permits to travel to Andorra. You only need to bring your passport or other identity document to enter and leave the country.
Visiting Andorra for tourists living in non-EU countries but belonging to the Schengen area will require a valid passport.
Non-Schengen citizens will need a passport and a Schengen visa to cross the borders of Spain or France and enter Andorra.
Entry documents
Different categories of citizens have their own documentary requirements to visit the Principality of Andorra. Travelers must carry:
EU citizens
Non-EU citizens who do not require a Schengen visa to travel in Europe:
valid foreign passport.
Non-EU citizens who require a Schengen visa to travel in Europe:
Valid foreign passport;
multiple Schengen visa.
Customs control at the border
Andorra is a free zone, but you will have to comply with French or Spanish customs regulations when entering the country.
You will have to pass a customs control when crossing the border. In addition to the traditional prohibition on the import of drugs and preparations containing drugs, weapons and ammunition without the appropriate authorizations, Andorra has restrictions on the transport of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, as well as agricultural and industrial products.
The export of articles and things of historical or artistic value from the country without special authorization is prohibited. The import and export of currency are not subject to restrictions.
More detailed information about import rules and restrictions can be found on the Andorran government website, under Customs and Border Services.
