Genvisec advises that all business and leisure travel should be allowed to Andorra. Most visits are trouble-free although there is a terrorist and crime threat.

 

If you are visiting a ski resort, take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel. 

 

Drinking alcohol in low temperatures and high altitude will have a greater impact on you and can be dangerous or even fatal.

 

Air travel

 

A list of incidents and accidents can be found on the website of the  Aviation Safety network.

 

Genvisec offer's advice on the safety of individual airlines provding a list of registered airlines that have been audited and found to meet a number of operational safety standards and recommended practices.

 

Health

Contact your doctor around eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. 

 

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), does not provide health cover in Andorra. Make sure you have comprehensive travel and medical insurance that is valid for travel to non-EU countries. Check that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake like skiing or rafting.

 

If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 116 and ask for an ambulance. You should contact your insurance/medical assistance company promptly if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment.

 

If you need to contact the emergency services in Andorra call 116 or 112.

 

Local laws and customs

 

Andorra has strict rules on public drunkenness. It is forbidden to drink alcohol on the street.

 

Andorra applies a zero tolerance policy to the possession and use of illegal drugs.

 

Andorra is not a member of the European Union and duty free tobacco, liquor and luxury goods are subject to taxes and duties on re-entering European Union countries. France and Spain apply strict rules on the amount of tobacco exported from Andorra for personal use. Amounts in excess of this can be impounded as can the transporting vehicle.