Andorra visa options for India passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa required
Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Andorra
Most non-EU do not need an Andorran visa but must satisfy Schengen entry at French or Spanish border; from late 2026 most visa-exempt need ETIAS to enter France or Spain. EU/EEA/Swiss may enter with ID card
- Tourist
Tourist (visa-free, Schengen-gated)
90 days in any 180-day Schengen period (counted across Schengen + Andorra)
- Insurance
- RecommendedStrongly recommended; tourists pay 100% of medical costs at tourist rates
- Good for
- Most non-EU visitors and short-stay travelers entering via France or Spain
- Requirement
- Valid passport or EU ID card; from late 2026 ETIAS required for visa-exempt non-EU to enter France or Spain first
- Work
Active Residence (Self-Employed / Compte Propi)
Renewable; min 183 days physical presence/yr
- Insurance
- Required(private cover until enrolled in CASS public)
- Good for
- Entrepreneurs running an Andorran company, freelancers, remote business owners
- Requirement
- Majority shareholding in an Andorran company, real economic activity and effective management proof, 50,000 EUR non-refundable AFA deposit, apostilled criminal record from prior countries of residence, Andorran address
- Residence
Passive Residence (Residencia Passiva)
Renewable; min 90 days physical presence/yr
- Insurance
- Required(private cover for Andorra)
- Good for
- Non-working investors, retirees, HNW living off passive income
- Requirement
- 1,000,000 EUR investment in Andorran assets (800,000 EUR min per real-estate unit) + 50,000 EUR non-refundable AFA deposit under 2026 Omnibus 2 reform; income >300% of Andorran min wage (+100% per dependent); clean record
- Residence
Sports Professional Residence
Renewable; min 90 days physical presence/yr
- Insurance
- Required(private cover)
- Good for
- Internationally recognized athletes and coaches (skiers, cyclists, motorsport) basing in Andorra
- Requirement
- Professional sporting status with at least 85% of income from sporting activity, Andorran address, clean record, 50,000 EUR non-refundable AFA deposit; VERIFY current sport-specific thresholds
- Residence
Entrepreneur / Innovative Activity Residence
Renewable; min 90 days physical presence/yr
- Insurance
- Required(private cover)
- Good for
- Founders launching innovative or high-value projects approved by Andorran government
- Requirement
- Business plan approved by Ministry of Economy under innovative-activity framework, viability and innovation criteria, Andorran address, 50,000 EUR non-refundable AFA deposit; VERIFY current approval list
Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Andorra, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
India → Andorra: frequently asked
- Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Andorra?
- Visa required. Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a India passport holder live or work long-term in Andorra?
- Yes, via a long-stay visa. Andorra has 5 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
- Do I need travel insurance for Andorra?
- Entry to Andorra never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Andorra visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.