Andorra is a tiny ministate between France and Spain in which Catalan is the official language. The aforementioned language is widely spoken in Països Catalans (Catalans Countries): Principat de Catalunya (with Barcelona), Catalunya Nord, Illes Balears, País Valencià and Alguer (in Sardenya).

High up in the Pyrenee mountains it is a unique place to visit. In winter time of Andorra travel has some fine ski slopes to explore. In summer it is an enjoyable stop when going from Spain to France. The capital, Andorra la vella is a nice town, with a few good museums and a relaxed atmosphere.

The administrative division is the “parroquia”. Canillo, Encamp, Ordino, La Massana, Andorra la Vella and Escaldes Engordany are the seven “parroquies” of Andorra.

Andorra shopping of Andorra travel is known all over the world. Everything is prepared to give the customer the leading role. The privileged tax system allows very competitive prices. In the Principality you will also find Caldea, the largest fun spa centre in the south of Europe, a water palace situated at an altitude of 1000 m, with an architecture and amenities which make it a unique building.

Entry requirements

Visas
British nationals do not need a visa to visit Andorra.

Staying for longer than three months
As a non-EU country, British citizens who wish to stay in Andorra for longer than three months must apply for a work or residence permit through local immigration services.

Passport validity
There is no minimum passport validity requirement for visiting Andorra. You should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your visit.

Traveling with kids
Single parents or other adults traveling alone with kids should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the kids to leave the country.

And for your comfort traveling to Andorra, there are something you should know about Andorra travel, here they are:

* The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website has further details. Check swine flu for further information. If you are concerned about the outbreak of the H1N1 virus, there is a dedicated freephone number for British nationals overseas: (+44) 207 928 1010. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website . Tel: 0800 1 513 513 (from UK only). The government in Andorra has launched a . website dedicated to both swine and avian flu . You can also call the Andorra local authority on 180 211 22.

* There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

* Andorra is not a Member of the European Union and therefore EU reciprocal medical arrangements do not apply.

* Around 25,000 British nationals visit Andorra every year (Source: Tour Operators). Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Andorra in 2008/09 were: replacing lost and stolen passports; and dealing with deaths.

* Visitors to ski resorts should take advice on weather and avalanche conditions before they travel and throughout their visit (see: http://www.ski.andorra.com and http://www.avalanches.org. See the General (Winter Sports) section of this advice for more details.

* We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and travel insurance for more details.

Happy enjoying this Andorra travel!