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Andorra
At a glance
- Traffic
- on the right
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- types C, F · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
Entering the country
- Outside Schengen, but you can only get in via France or Spain: keep your passport handy. Leaving Andorra puts you back into Schengen (checks possible).
Driver and insurance
- International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble.
- Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Speed limits
| Town | Road | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, light RV | 40–50 | 60–90 | — |
In km/h. Signs always take precedence. With a trailer, check the limit for combinations.
Tolls and vignettes A few tolls
No tolls except the Envalira tunnel (on the French side).
Low-emission zones
None known for cars and RVs.
Boondocking Banned
Camping outside campgrounds banned.
Mandatory equipment
- Reflective vest, within reach
- Warning triangle
- Snow chains on board in winter
- Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back
Winter : Winter equipment depending on conditions, usually from November 1 to April 30.
Good to know
- Duty-free purchases are limited on the way back (alcohol, tobacco, fuel): customs often check.
Frequently asked questions
- Andorra: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
- Outside Schengen, but you can only get in via France or Spain: keep your passport handy. Leaving Andorra puts you back into Schengen (checks possible). International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
- Andorra: what are the speed limits?
- Car and light RV: 40–50 in town, 60–90 on rural roads, — on motorways (km/h).
- Andorra: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
- No tolls except the Envalira tunnel (on the French side).
- Andorra: are there low emission zones?
- None known for cars and RVs.
- Andorra: is wild camping allowed?
- Banned. Camping outside campgrounds banned.
- Andorra: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
- Reflective vest, within reach, Warning triangle, Snow chains on board in winter, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back. Winter equipment depending on conditions, usually from November 1 to April 30.