Full driving licence
RequiredUK photocard or EU licence is accepted; no IDP required for short tourist visits.
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Country driving guide · 2026
Driving in Andorra
Everything UK and EU drivers need before crossing the border into Andorra: 10 legal requirements + 8 other things worth knowing.
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Tick before you go
Pre-departure checklist for Andorra
10 legal must-haves. Print it, tick them off, throw it in the glovebox.
Full driving licence
UK photocard or EU licence is accepted; no IDP required for short tourist visits.
Passport at the border
Andorra is not in the Schengen Area or EU, so passports are checked when entering from France or Spain.
Vehicle insurance with Andorra cover
Check your policy explicitly lists Andorra; many UK/EU policies cover EU only and exclude AD, so a Green Card or extension may be needed.
Warning triangle and hi-vis vest
Carry at least one warning triangle and a reflective jacket accessible from inside the cabin to wear before exiting after a breakdown.
Winter tyres or snow chains (Oct-May)
Between roughly 1 November and 15 May winter tyres or chains must be carried; police can refuse access to mountain roads without them during snowfall.
Drive on the right
Traffic drives on the right; give way to the left at roundabouts unless signed otherwise.
Speed limits
Urban 50 km/h, rural 60-90 km/h depending on signing, and a national maximum of 90 km/h. There are no motorways and limits are strictly enforced by radar.
Alcohol limit 0.5 g/L
Blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L for drivers with under two years' experience); on-the-spot fines and licence suspension apply.
Dipped headlights and seatbelts
Dipped headlights are compulsory in tunnels and in poor visibility, seatbelts mandatory for all occupants, and under-10s must use a child restraint in the rear.
Handheld phones banned
Using a handheld mobile phone while driving is prohibited and fined around EUR 120-180.
Documents
Passport at the border
RequiredAndorra is not in the Schengen Area or EU, so passports are checked when entering from France or Spain.
Vehicle insurance with Andorra cover
RequiredCheck your policy explicitly lists Andorra; many UK/EU policies cover EU only and exclude AD, so a Green Card or extension may be needed.
V5C logbook or hire agreement
RecommendedCarry proof of ownership (V5C) for your own car or the rental agreement plus a letter of authorisation if the car isn't registered in your name.
Emergency number 112
Good to knowDial 112 for police, ambulance or fire; mountain rescue is coordinated via the same number.
Required equipment
Warning triangle and hi-vis vest
RequiredCarry at least one warning triangle and a reflective jacket accessible from inside the cabin to wear before exiting after a breakdown.
Winter tyres or snow chains (Oct-May)
RequiredBetween roughly 1 November and 15 May winter tyres or chains must be carried; police can refuse access to mountain roads without them during snowfall.
Headlamp beam deflectors and spare bulbs
RecommendedRHD UK cars need beam deflectors for driving on the right, and a spare bulb kit is strongly advised though not legally mandatory.
Vignette
No motorway vignette or tolls
Good to knowAndorra has no motorways, no vignette system and no road tolls: the only toll nearby is the Envalira tunnel which is currently free for light vehicles.
Emissions / low-emission zones
No low-emission zones
Good to knowAndorra la Vella and Escaldes have no LEZ or sticker scheme; however neighbouring Barcelona and Toulouse do, so plan the wider trip accordingly.
Driving rules
Drive on the right
RequiredTraffic drives on the right; give way to the left at roundabouts unless signed otherwise.
Speed limits
RequiredUrban 50 km/h, rural 60-90 km/h depending on signing, and a national maximum of 90 km/h. There are no motorways and limits are strictly enforced by radar.
Alcohol limit 0.5 g/L
RequiredBlood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L for drivers with under two years' experience); on-the-spot fines and licence suspension apply.
Dipped headlights and seatbelts
RequiredDipped headlights are compulsory in tunnels and in poor visibility, seatbelts mandatory for all occupants, and under-10s must use a child restraint in the rear.
Handheld phones banned
RequiredUsing a handheld mobile phone while driving is prohibited and fined around EUR 120-180.
Environment
Mountain passes and weather
RecommendedPort d'Envalira (2,408 m) can close in heavy snow; the Envalira road tunnel provides an all-weather alternative and is the usual winter route from France.
Money
Currency is the Euro
Good to knowAndorra uses the EUR despite being outside the EU; cards are widely accepted but carry some cash for small mountain villages.
Cheap fuel: fill up here
RecommendedPetrol and diesel are typically EUR 1.30-1.50/L, around 20-30 cents cheaper than France or Spain, so top up before leaving the country.
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Drive on the right
RequiredTraffic drives on the right; give way to the left at roundabouts unless signed otherwise.
Speed limits
RequiredUrban 50 km/h, rural 60-90 km/h depending on signing, and a national maximum of 90 km/h. There are no motorways and limits are strictly enforced by radar.
Alcohol limit 0.5 g/L
RequiredBlood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.2 g/L for drivers with under two years' experience); on-the-spot fines and licence suspension apply.
Dipped headlights and seatbelts
RequiredDipped headlights are compulsory in tunnels and in poor visibility, seatbelts mandatory for all occupants, and under-10s must use a child restraint in the rear.
Handheld phones banned
RequiredUsing a handheld mobile phone while driving is prohibited and fined around EUR 120-180.