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Andorra to Switzerland visa requirements

Andorran ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for Switzerland for short tourism stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Use a Swiss-recognised travel document that is valid at least 3 months after the planned Schengen departure and was issued within the last 10 years. Andorran nationals are exempt from ETIAS and EES registration. Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) lists Andorra as visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. The ordinary Schengen short-stay ceiling is 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area. For entry, Andorran travellers should use a Swiss-recognised travel document, normally a passport, that is valid at least 3 months after the intended departure from the Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years; the earlier claim that an Andorran national identity card is enough for Switzerland could not be verified in Swiss official sources. Andorran nationals are exempt from ETIAS under EU rules and are also exempt from Entry/Exit System (EES) registration; the European Commission states EES has been fully operational since 10 April 2026. Visa-free entry is still conditional: border officers may ask about purpose of stay, accommodation, sufficient funds, onward or return travel, and insurance. For stays over 90 days, Swiss SEM says a residence permit is required and should in principle be filed before entry with the competent cantonal migration authority; the SEM nationality list marks Andorra as not visa-required for stays over 90 days, so the key requirement is the Swiss residence/work/study authorization rather than a tourist-stay extension.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Visa-free short stay (Schengen Category C exemption)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
0 CHF/EUR (no short-stay visa, ETIAS or EES fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None required for short tourism stays - no advance visa application
standard track
Validity
Recognised travel document required; valid at least 3 months after intended Schengen departure and issued within the last 10 years
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your travel document is valid
Use a Swiss-recognised Andorran travel document, normally a passport. For third-country short stays, Swiss SEM requires validity at least 3 months after the intended departure from the Schengen Area and issue within the last 10 years.
· Passport/travel document· 3 months after departure· Issued within 10 years
/02
Verify your trip fits the 90/180 rule
Count any days already spent in the Schengen Area in the past 180 days. Your total stay across all Schengen states must not exceed 90 days in any rolling 180-day window.
· 90/180 rule
/03
Note ETIAS and EES exemptions
Andorran nationals are exempt from ETIAS and from EES registration, so there is no pre-travel authorisation, biometric EES registration or related fee for this route.
· ETIAS: exempt· EES: exempt
/04
Prepare supporting documents
Although no visa is needed, Swiss border authorities may ask for proof of accommodation, return/onward tickets, sufficient funds, purpose of stay, and travel/health insurance.
· Tourism· Short stay
/05
Travel to Switzerland
Enter directly or via another Schengen state. Andorra has no airport, so most travelers transit through France or Spain by road before reaching Switzerland.
· Schengen entry
/06
Observe your authorized stay
Do not overstay 90 days in any 180-day period. For a stay over 90 days, Swiss SEM says a residence permit is required and should in principle be filed before entering Switzerland with the competent cantonal migration office.
· Compliance· Residence permit
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Andorra -> Switzerland · Visa-free short stay (Schengen Category C exemption)
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RequiredSwiss-recognised Andorran passport or travel document
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredTravel document valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredTravel document issued within the last 10 years
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of onward or return travel
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel and health insurance covering the Schengen Area
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredConfirmation that days used fit the 90/180-day limit
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredNo ETIAS needed - Andorra is exempt
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
info
RequiredNo EES registration needed - Andorran nationals are exempt
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
info
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Swiss SEM - ID and visa provisions by nationality, Andorra row (version 3 April 2026; page last modified 15 August 2022)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visa fee0Not applicable — Andorrans are visa-exempt
ETIAS authorization0Andorra is exempt from ETIAS
Entry/Exit System (EES) registration0Not required - Andorran nationals are exempt from EES registration
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Swiss SEM lists Andorra as visa-free
SEM's nationality list marks Andorra as not visa-required for stays of up to 90 days in Switzerland.
High
/02
90/180-day short-stay limit
Visa-free stays are capped at 90 days within any 180-day period across all Schengen states combined.
High
/03
Recognised travel document rules
Swiss SEM requires third-country short-stay travel documents to be valid at least 3 months after intended Schengen departure and issued within the last 10 years.
High
/04
ETIAS exemption
EU ETIAS rules exempt Andorran nationals from the travel authorisation requirement.
Medium
/05
EES exemption
EU EES guidance exempts Andorran nationals from EES registration; the Commission says EES has been fully operational since 10 April 2026.
Medium
/06
Tourism is a permitted short-stay purpose
Tourist visits fall squarely within the visa-free short-stay category; no work permitted.
High
/07
Residence permit for longer stays
For stays over 90 days, Swiss SEM says a residence permit is required and should in principle be filed before entry with the competent canton.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
AD to Switzerland route rechecked against official sources
Added checked-date, replaced secondary sourcing with Swiss SEM/ch.ch/FDFA/EU official sources, changed passport validity from recommended to required, removed the unsupported national-ID claim, corrected EES applicability, clarified the over-90-day residence-permit route, and corrected the related US VWP note.
2026-05-30 · major
AD to Switzerland route verified
Confirmed visa-free Schengen short-stay access for Andorran ordinary passport holders and Andorra's ETIAS exemption against official and authoritative sources.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Andorran citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
No. Andorran ordinary passport holders can enter Switzerland visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Will Andorrans need ETIAS for Switzerland?+
Are Andorrans registered in EES when entering Switzerland?+
Can I enter Switzerland with my Andorran national ID card?+
How long can I stay in Switzerland without a visa?+
What if I want to stay longer than 90 days or work?+
Could I be refused entry even though I don't need a visa?+
/11 — Passport tools

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