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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit AD?

Yes - a Chinese ordinary passport holder needs a visa. Andorra has no airport and is reachable only through France or Spain, so you must hold a (preferably multiple-entry) Schengen short-stay visa. Andorra is a microstate with no airport or seaport; every visitor must transit through France or Spain, both of which are in the Schengen area. Andorra itself issues no tourist visa and has no embassy network for short visits, so entry is governed de facto by Schengen rules. Chinese ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Schengen and must obtain a Schengen Type C short-stay visa from the consulate of the main destination (France or Spain). Because Andorra sits just outside the Schengen zone, leaving Andorra means re-entering Schengen, so a MULTIPLE-ENTRY Schengen visa is strongly recommended to avoid being refused re-entry. The 90-days-in-any-180-days limit covers the entire Schengen area plus time in Andorra. The visa fee is EUR 90 for adults, processing is around 15 calendar days, and travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is mandatory. ETIAS does NOT apply to Chinese nationals because it is only for visa-exempt travelers; visa holders are outside its scope.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Schengen Type C short-stay visa (France or Spain) - multiple-entry recommended
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen-wide, includes time in Andorra)
per entry
Entries
Multiple-entry strongly recommended (single-entry risks refused re-entry after Andorra)
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 90 (adult Schengen visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 15 calendar days (can extend to 30-45 in peak season)
standard track
Validity
Visa validity set per application; stay capped at 90/180
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a Schengen visa
Chinese ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt. Since Andorra is entered only via France or Spain, you apply for a Schengen Type C visa, not an Andorra-specific visa.
· Schengen Type C· No Andorra visa exists
/02
Choose the right consulate and book an appointment
Apply to the consulate of your main Schengen destination, or your first point of entry. Book through the official visa center (VFS Global, TLScontact or BLS) in China. Apply 15 days to 6 months before travel.
· France or Spain· VFS/TLScontact/BLS
/03
Request a MULTIPLE-ENTRY visa
Because leaving Andorra means re-entering Schengen, explicitly request multiple entries so you are not refused re-entry to France or Spain on the way back.
· Multiple-entry· Avoid re-entry refusal
/04
Assemble the documents
Passport (valid 3+ months beyond stay, 6 recommended), completed form, biometric photos, round-trip itinerary, Andorra/France/Spain accommodation, proof of funds, and travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000.
· EUR 30,000 insurance· Proof of funds
/05
Attend biometrics and pay the fee
Submit at the visa center, give fingerprints and photo, and pay the EUR 90 visa fee plus the service-center charge.
· Biometrics· EUR 90 fee
/06
Collect passport and travel
Collect your passport after processing (about 15 days). Carry proof of onward travel and insurance; Andorra borders may run random checks.
· ~15 days· Carry proof at border
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure (6 months recommended), 2 blank pages
required
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
required
Two recent biometric passport photos
required
Multiple-entry Schengen visa requested (to re-enter after Andorra)
required
Travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage for the whole Schengen stay
required
Round-trip flight reservation and detailed itinerary
required
Accommodation proof in Andorra and/or France/Spain
required
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
required
Employment / business / financial supporting documents
recommended
Cover letter explaining the Andorra trip and Schengen entry point
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard short-stay Type C fee
Schengen visa fee (child 6-12)EUR 45Reduced rate; under 6 free
Visa service center chargeEUR 25-40VFS/TLScontact/BLS handling fee, varies
Travel medical insuranceEUR 30-80Min EUR 30,000 coverage, price depends on duration
Total estimateEUR 90EUR 210incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Peak-season processing
30-45 days
During summer and holidays processing can extend; apply early.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No airport - entry only via Schengen
Andorra has no airport or seaport, so every traveler must transit France or Spain, triggering Schengen visa rules.
High
/02
Chinese nationals are not Schengen visa-exempt
China is on the Schengen Annex I list, so a Type C visa is mandatory for short stays.
High
/03
Re-entry into Schengen after Andorra
Leaving Andorra means re-entering the Schengen zone, so a single-entry visa can lead to refused re-entry.
Medium
/04
ETIAS does not help
ETIAS is only for visa-exempt nationals; Chinese travelers still need the full Schengen visa.
Low
/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
2026-05-30
China to Andorra route verified
Confirmed via U.S. State Dept and Schengen sources that Chinese ordinary passport holders need a multiple-entry Schengen visa (France/Spain) as Andorra has no airport; fee EUR 90, ~15-day processing, EUR 30,000 insurance; ETIAS does not apply to visa nationals.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Does Andorra issue its own tourist visa?
No. Andorra has no visa system of its own. You enter via France or Spain on a Schengen visa, which covers your visit to Andorra.
Do I need a single or multiple-entry visa?+
How long can I stay?+
Do I need ETIAS for Andorra?+
Which country should I apply to?+
What insurance do I need?+
/11 — Passport tools

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