Rules for overlanding in Andorra
Our summary of the country advice published by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Viaggiare Sicuri) on 17 August 2026.
Which licence you need
- All vehicles — An Italian licence is accepted, and so is an International Driving Permit. Check what applies to the licence you hold.
An International Driving Permit states the categories it covers: check yours covers what you will actually drive. A car licence does not cover a motorcycle, and a heavy camper or a truck can need a higher category.
At the wheel
- Insurance — An Italian policy is valid in Andorra too. Check what applies to the policy you hold.
- Driving someone else's vehicle — Carry a letter of authority from the owner, with the signature notarised.
- Chains and snow tyres — Through the winter season you should be equipped with chains or snow tyres.
What catches travellers out
- Drugs — The rules on possessing and using narcotics are very restrictive. Italians have been arrested and held here, in some cases for a long time.
- Outside the EU — Andorra is not part of the European Union, so customs checks apply both on the way in and on the way out.
- Not in Schengen — The country is outside the Schengen area. Italians need no visa for tourist stays under 90 days, as long as the identity document covers the whole stay; beyond 90 days you must apply for a residence permit through the local immigration service.
- Roaming — Roaming tariffs here are not covered by EU rules. Check the costs and conditions with your operator before you arrive.
Before you rely on this
This is our summary of advice written by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Italian travellers, published on 17 August 2026. We summarise in good faith, but we cannot guarantee it is accurate, current or complete, and we take no responsibility for decisions made on the basis of it. Rules change without notice and are applied by officials at the border, not by websites. Always read the original source and the travel advice your own government publishes for Andorra before you travel. GuideMeet has no way of checking whether an individual guide meets any standard mentioned here — ask them directly.
Source: Viaggiare Sicuri — Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, updated 17 August 2026. Last checked by GuideMeet on 2026-09-20.