🇦🇩 Andorra visa for Canadians

Andorra isn't in Schengen. Your EU passport gets you in visa-free, but don't assume the same for everyone else. The visa game here is simpler than Spain, but still has its own quirks for remote workers.

Who can walk into Andorra visa-free?

Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein can enter Andorra visa-free for any length of stay. That's your primary bloc. For most other nationalities, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, Andorra is also visa-free. You'll get 90 days within any 180-day period. This is the standard for most tourist stays.

If your passport isn't from one of those visa-exempt countries, you'll need to apply for a visa before you travel. Andorra doesn't offer visas on arrival. Think of it this way: if you need a visa for Spain, you almost certainly need one for Andorra. Most digital nomads won't fall into this category, but it’s worth double-checking if you're from further afield.

How long can you actually stay? And other rules?

The standard tourist allowance is 90 days in any 180-day period. This isn't a rolling 90 days, it's a cumulative count. So, if you've spent 45 days in Andorra, you can't just leave and re-enter for another 90 days immediately; you have to wait until your 180-day clock resets. This rule applies even if you're just popping over for a day trip from France or Spain.

Overstaying isn't common because of the tight border controls, especially if you're using France or Spain as your entry point. Both countries are in Schengen and will flag you. While Andorra itself doesn't have a specific published fine for overstaying tourist limits, re-entry could become problematic, and you might face issues with your 90/180 day allowance for future travel. There are no exit stamps required from Andorra itself, but your entry and exit stamps for the Schengen Area (France/Spain) are what matter.

Working remotely on a tourist stamp: Legal, maybe?

This is where things get murky. Andorra doesn't have a specific digital nomad visa like Portugal or Spain. Technically, working on a tourist stamp is not permitted. You're supposed to be visiting for leisure. However, enforcement for remote workers is practically non-existent. Most people working remotely from Andorra are doing so from their accommodation, using local Wi-Fi or their mobile data.

Authorities are more concerned with people trying to establish long-term residency or employment without the proper permits. If you're a tourist simply connecting to Wi-Fi to do your job for a company based elsewhere, you're unlikely to face any issues. Don't set up a visible office, don't solicit local business, and you should be fine. The focus is on where you're working, not if you're working.

What's new in Andorra's visa and stay policies?

Andorra has been slow to adopt digital processes. Historically, visa applications were entirely paper-based and required physical presence in a consulate. However, there’s been a push towards modernization. The biggest change in the last 18 months has been the gradual rollout of an eVisa system, primarily for non-EU/EEA citizens who require a visa for longer stays beyond the standard tourist allowance, or for specific purposes like study or work permits.

This hasn't fundamentally changed the visa-free access for most common nationalities, but it streamlines the process for those who do need a visa. Fees for certain long-stay permits have seen minor adjustments, typically increasing by about 5-10% year-on-year, aligning them more closely with neighbouring countries. There haven't been any major suspensions or expansions of visa-free travel agreements recently, so the core rules for EU/UK/US/Canadian citizens remain stable.