Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting
Andorra
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Andorran Visa.
- A valid national passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of return from Andorra and one blank page for visa issuance.
- Two passport photographs (35mm x 45mm) with the applicant’s name written on them.
- A copy of identification document.
- Photocopy of a valid travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- A valid medical insurance which covers the entire duration of stay.
- A police report showing that the applicant does not have a criminal record.
- Return flight ticket to South Africa.
- Receipt that shows you have paid the visa application fee.
Andorra Visa for South Africans
Facts about Andorra
Andorra is a tiny, independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. It’s known for its ski resorts and a tax-haven status that encourages duty-free shopping. Capital Andorra la Vella has boutiques and jewelers on Meritxell Avenue and several shopping centers. The old quarter, Barri Antic, houses Romanesque Santa Coloma Church, with a circular bell tower.
In Andorra, drinking alcohol in public places is forbidden and attracts hefty fines. There is a zero-tolerance policy for drug-related crimes. Possession and use of illegal drugs in the country will result in lengthy prison sentences. There is no Andorran embassy in South Africa.
Types of Andorra Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 10 working days | 5 days |
General Requirements for Andorra Visa
- A valid national passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of return from Andorra and one blank page for visa issuance.
- Two passport photographs (35mm x 45mm) with the applicant’s name written on them.
- A copy of identification document.
- Photocopy of a valid travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- A valid medical insurance which covers the entire duration of stay.
- A police report showing that the applicant does not have a criminal record.
- Return flight ticket to South Africa.
- Receipt that shows you have paid the visa application fee.
Andorra Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Andorra tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Andorra for tourism or leisure.
- Generally, tourists do not need a visa to enter Andorra for visits of not more than 90 days. However, there are Schengen states(France and Spain) sharing boundaries with Andorra so a Schengen visa is needed to enter Andorra.
- An Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is required to be able to go through any Schengen state. For South Africans, the “A” type ATV is required.
- The ATV type should be the multiple ATV that authorizes several transits through Schengen states.
- The visa application form for the Schengen Visa should be filled electronically after which the hard copy of the filled form should be printed.
- Fingerprints are required for a Schengen Visa so the applicant has to be physically present at the embassy during the application.
- A passport with a validity of at least three months beyond the return date should be submitted alongside the duly completed visa application form.
- There should be two copies of the passport photo page having the address of the applicant. Two recently taken passport photos should also be attached.
- Applicants are advised to ensure they bring along all the required documents to the embassy. Incomplete documentation could lead to delay or visa denial.
- On arrival at the country of transit, you are expected to remain in the international zone of the airport until you are connected to your final destination.
- The basic passport requirements must be met to get entrance into Andorra.
- Take note of these information while providing a photograph for your visa application:
- The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
- It should be taken against a white background and there should be no shadow cast in the picture.
- Wearing dark clothes are recommended when you take the picture so the outfit doesn’t interfere with the background.
- The face should be covering 60-70% of the photograph and the head size should range anywhere between 35-45 mm.
- The brightness and contrast of the photo should be correct and it must be printed on a high quality paper so that it is clear.
- There should be proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.
- Applicants are to ensure that the passport they are using for their application was issued in the last ten years.
Andorra Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- These applicants intend to come into Andorra for business, professional and commercial purposes.
- Again, visas are not needed to go into Andorra except for the neighboring countries. There is a need get a transit visa from either France of Spain.
- The visa application form for a multiple entry Schengen Visa should be filled electronically after which the hard-copy of the filled form should be printed.
- A valid passport(with at least three months beyond the return date) should be submitted alongside the duly completed visa application form.
- There should be two copies of the passport photo page having the address of the applicant. Two newly made passport photos should be brought.
- All of these documents and others requested for at the embassy should be complete and be submitted to the embassy.
- On arrival at the country of transit, you are expected to remain in the international zone of the airport until you are connected to your final destination.
- A return ticket should be submitted alongside other documents.
- There should be proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.
- If the applicant’s trip is being sponsored, there should be documents proving that as well.
- Note that applicants are to have a document showing an approved of pass to enter Andorra.
Andorra Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners do not need a visa to enter Andorra for visits of not more than 90 days. However, there are Schengen states(France and Spain) sharing boundaries with Andorra so a Schengen visa is needed to enter Andorra.
- An Airport Transit Visa (ATV) is required to be able to go through any Schengen state. For South Africans, the “A” type ATV is required.
- The ATV type should be the multiple ATV that authorizes several transits through Schengen states.
- The visa application form for the Schengen Visa should be filled electronically after which the hard copy of the filled form should be printed.
- Fingerprints are required for a Schengen Visa so the applicant has to be physically present at the embassy during the application.
- A passport with a validity of at least three months beyond the return date should be submitted alongside the duly completed visa application form.
- There should be two copies of the passport photo page having the address of the applicant. Two recently taken passport photos should also be attached.
- Applicants are advised to ensure they bring along all the required documents to the embassy. Incomplete documentation could lead to delay or visa denial.
- On arrival at the country of transit, you are expected to remain in the international zone of the airport until you are connected to your final destination.
- The basic passport requirements must be met to get entrance into Andorra.
- Take note of these information while providing a photograph for your visa application:
- The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
- It should be taken against a white background and there should be no shadow cast in the picture.
- Wearing dark clothes are recommended when you take the picture so the outfit doesn’t interfere with the background.
- The face should be covering 60-70% of the photograph and the head size should range anywhere between 35-45 mm.
- The brightness and contrast of the photo should be correct and it must be printed on a high quality paper so that it is clear.
- There should be proof of sufficient funds to stay in the country.
- Applicants are to ensure that the passport they are using for their application was issued in the last ten years.
- Applicants can also come into Andorra for business, professional and commercial purposes.
- A return ticket should be submitted alongside other documents.
- If the applicant’s trip is being sponsored, there should be documents proving that as well.
- Note that applicants are to have a document showing an approved of pass to enter Andorra.
Andorra Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
Andorra Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
South Africa