Do Andorran Citizens Need a Dubai Visa?

Andorran passport holders can currently enter the UAE without arranging a visa in advance. Dubai immigration issues a free visit permit on arrival, and the stay currently allowed is 30 days. If your plans run longer, include several entries, or you simply want an approved permit before you fly, you can apply for a Dubai visa online ahead of your trip. 

This page is written for travellers who hold an Andorran passport, and for people who live in Andorra with a different passport. It explains who needs what, which pre-arranged options exist, what they cost in USD, AED and euros (the currency used in Andorra), and how the online process works. 

Many people searching for a Dubai visa for Andorran citizens land on pages that assume everyone must buy a permit. That is not the case here. We start with eligibility and move to paid options only where they make sense. 

Dubai Visa Requirements for Andorra Citizens: Do You Need One? 

The short answer for most trips is no. Andorra is among the nationalities that receive a free visit permit at the immigration counter when they land. The permit is stamped into your passport by UAE immigration. You do not pay a fee for it, and you do not need to submit an application beforehand. 

That covers a typical holiday, a family visit, or a short stopover with a planned stay in the city. It is the simplest route, and if your trip fits inside 30 days you have no reason to pay for a pre-arranged permit. 

A few points help you plan around this: 

• The permit is issued on arrival and is subject to immigration approval at the counter. 

• The stay allowed is counted in consecutive days from the date of entry. 

• Eligibility lists and stay lengths can change. Different travel sites quote different allowances, so confirm the current rule with the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) or your airline before you book. 

• Overstaying a UAE visit permit can lead to daily fines and administrative charges, so note your permit’s end date on the day you land. 

Here is a quick way to decide: 

• Trip of 30 days or less, one entry: the free permit on arrival normally applies. 

• Trip longer than 30 days: consider a pre-arranged visa with a longer stay, or ask about extension options. 

• Several separate trips in a short period: a multiple-entry product may suit you better. 

• You want certainty before flying: a pre-arranged e-visa gives you an approved document before departure. 

The rest of this page explains each option so you can pick the one that matches your itinerary rather than the one that sounds most official. 

Dubai Visa for Andorra Residents vs Andorran Citizens 

This distinction matters, so it is worth stating clearly. Being an Andorran citizen, living in Andorra, and holding an Andorran passport are three separate things. 

Andorran citizens. If you hold an Andorran passport, the entry rules above apply to you, wherever you currently live. An Andorran citizen living in Spain, France or the UAE itself still travels on the Andorran passport, and the passport decides the entry category. 

Residents of Andorra with another passport. Andorra is home to people of many nationalities. If you live in Andorra but hold, for example, a Spanish, French, Portuguese, British or other passport, your Dubai entry rules follow that passport. Your Andorran residence permit does not change the category. Someone searching for a Dubai visa for Andorra residents should first check the nationality printed in their passport, then look up the rule for that nationality. 

Residents who need a visa. If your passport belongs to a nationality that must hold a visa before travel, a pre-arranged Dubai e-visa is likely the route. Residence in Andorra does not create an exemption. It also affects what you should carry: your Andorran residence card is separate from the passport that Dubai immigration will check. 

Schengen re-entry. Andorra can only be reached through Spain or France. Travellers who need a Schengen visa to enter those countries should confirm that their visa permits re-entry before they leave for Dubai. That is a European rule rather than a Dubai rule, but it affects your return journey and is easy to overlook. 

If you are unsure which category applies to you, start the application form and select your passport nationality. The form is built around the nationality of the passport you hold, not the country where you live. 

Dubai Visit Visa for Andorra Citizens: Available Visa Types 

If you do want a pre-arranged permit, the application page for Andorra lists ten products. Each is a single product with its own stay, validity and processing estimate. Here is what the cards show. 

Short-stay and transit options 

• 7 Day Short Stay: single-entry e-visa, 7-day stay, 30-day validity, 1–2 day processing estimate. 

• 48 Hour Transit: single-entry e-visa, 48-hour stay, 30-day validity, 1–2 day processing estimate. 

• 96 Hour Transit: single-entry e-visa, 96-hour stay, 30-day validity, 4–5 day processing estimate. 

Transit eligibility depends on your itinerary, airline, airport and transit duration. Because Andorran passport holders can usually enter on arrival, a dedicated transit permit is rarely the best choice for them. It makes more sense for someone who holds a different passport and needs one. You can read how transit rules work in the guide to documents required for a Dubai transit visa. 

Business and tourist-length options 

• 14 Day Business: single-entry e-visa, 14-day stay, 58-day validity. 

• 30 Day Single: single-entry e-visa, 30-day stay, 60-day validity. 

• 60 Day Single: single-entry e-visa, 60-day stay, 60-day validity. 

• 30 Day Multiple: multiple-entry e-visa, 30-day stay, 60-day validity. 

• 60 Day Multiple: multiple-entry e-visa, 60-day stay, 60-day validity. 

A business visa is a permission to visit for business purposes. It does not by itself give anyone the right to work in the UAE. 

Extension and long-term options 

• 60 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension: single-entry, 60-day stay, 58-day validity, for people already in the UAE who need to change or extend their status. 

• 2 Yr Freelancer Visa: multiple-entry sticker visa with a 2-year validity and a 15–30 day processing estimate. 

Freelancer eligibility depends on the applicant’s profile and supporting documents, so treat it as a separate enquiry rather than a tourist option. For a wider comparison of categories, see our overview of the types of Dubai visa. 

Keep three terms apart when you compare cards. Validity is the window in which the visa can be used to enter. Stay is how long you may remain after entering. Processing time is how long the application takes. A card showing 60 days of validity and a 30-day stay does not mean you can remain for 60 days. 

Dubai Tourist Visa for Andorra Citizens: When to Arrange One in Advance 

Because the free permit covers most holidays, a pre-arranged permit is a choice rather than a necessity for Andorran travellers. These are the situations where it can be worth considering. 

You plan to stay longer than 30 days. A month-long permit may not cover an extended family visit, a working holiday or a trip that combines several Emirates with a long stopover. A 60-day option gives you more room without relying on an in-country extension. 

You want several entries. If your itinerary takes you out of the UAE and back, for example to Oman or elsewhere in the region, a multiple-entry product may fit better than starting a new permit each time you land. 

You want the document before departure. Some travellers prefer an approved e-visa in hand so they can check it against their passport details and arrive with fewer open questions. That is a personal preference, not a legal requirement for your passport. 

You expect to extend. Certain UAE visit permits can be extended from inside the country, subject to immigration approval. Extension is not guaranteed, and it adds cost. If you already know you will stay beyond the standard permit, starting with a longer visa can be simpler. Our guide to the Dubai visa extension process explains how in-country extensions work. 

If none of these apply, travel on your Andorran passport and use the permit stamped on arrival. We would rather you skip an unneeded purchase than pay for something your passport does not require. 

Documents Required for Dubai Visa from Andorra 

The free permit on arrival needs a valid passport. UAE immigration commonly expects the passport to have at least six months of validity, so check the expiry date before you book flights. 

If you apply for a pre-arranged e-visa, the application service asks for a small set of documents. These are application requirements for the service, not a separate government checklist. Requirements for Dubai tourist visas in general are covered in our requirements guide. 

Passport scan 

• The full bio page must be visible, without glare, cropping or fingers covering any part. 

• The name, date of birth, passport number and expiry date must be readable, as must the photo and signature. 

• The passport should have at least six months of validity and at least four blank pages. 

Photograph 

• Taken within the last six months, facing forward with a neutral expression. 

• Plain white or light background, with no shadows or patterns. 

• No sunglasses, caps, hats or headphones. Religious headwear is accepted if the face is fully visible. 

• JPG, JPEG or PNG format, clear and free from filters. 

Hotel booking 

• Must be confirmed and show the guest name exactly as in the passport. 

• Hotel name, address, check-in and check-out dates must be visible. 

• PDF, JPG or PNG files are accepted. 

Onward flight ticket (for transit products) 

• A confirmed ticket to a third country departing inside your transit window. Hold or tentative bookings are not accepted. 

• It must show the passenger name, flight number, cities and dates. 

For stays with relatives or friends, the application can use the address where you will stay in place of a hotel booking. If your name differs between documents, correct it before uploading. A mismatch is one of the most common reasons an application stalls. 

Dubai Visa Online for Andorra Citizens: How the Process Works 

Applying for a pre-arranged permit is an online process. You do not need to visit an office in Andorra, and the steps are the same whichever parish you live in. 

1. Choose your product. Open the Andorra visa page and pick the visa that matches your stay, entry type and timeline. 

2. Fill in the form. Enter the passport details exactly as printed. Select your nationality as shown in your passport. 

3. Upload your documents. Add the passport scan, photograph and any booking documents the product requires. 

4. Specialist check. Your documents are reviewed before the application is filed, which helps catch unreadable scans and mismatched names. 

5. Payment. Fees are shown before you pay. 

6. Receive your e-visa. Once issued, the e-visa is sent to you and should be printed or saved for travel. 

Anyone searching for a Dubai visa application online from Andorra should know that the service works with a sponsor. UAE visit and transit visas require a sponsor, and the service sponsors and submits applications on the applicant’s behalf. dubaitransitevisa.com is a private travel service. It is not a government body and is not connected with the UAE immigration authorities or any airline named on the site. UAE immigration alone decides whether a visa is issued. 

When you are ready, you can start your Dubai visa application from the main application page. Travellers who prefer to apply for Dubai visa from Andorra with their parish and nationality already set can use the dedicated Andorra page. 

For a general walkthrough of the pre-arranged route, see our guide to Dubai tourist visa applications. 

Dubai Visa Fees for Andorra Citizens 

The table below lists the products shown on the Andorra application page, with the USD price as displayed. AED and euro figures are approximate conversions at roughly 3.6725 AED and 0.893 EUR per US dollar, and they will move with exchange rates. The euro is the currency used in Andorra. 

Visa Type	Price (USD)	Price (AED)	Price in Andorra Currency (EUR)
48 Hour Transit (single entry e-visa)	$117	≈ AED 430	≈ €104
96 Hour Transit (single entry e-visa)	$127	≈ AED 466	≈ €113
14 Day Business (single entry e-visa)	$134	≈ AED 492	≈ €120
30 Day Single (single entry e-visa)	$143	≈ AED 525	≈ €128
60 Day Multiple (multiple entry e-visa)	$690	≈ AED 2,534	≈ €616
60 Day Single (single entry e-visa)	$422	≈ AED 1,550	≈ €377
30 Day Multiple (multiple entry e-visa)	$450	≈ AED 1,653	≈ €402
60 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension (single entry e-visa)	$484	≈ AED 1,777	≈ €432
7 Day Short Stay (single entry e-visa)	$125	≈ AED 459	≈ €112
2 Yr Freelancer Visa (multiple entry sticker visa)	$2300	≈ AED 8,447	≈ €2,054

The prices shown above are approximate and may vary depending on the visa type, nationality, processing time, exchange rates, and other applicable factors. The final fee will be confirmed at the time of application. 

A few notes on reading these figures. Each price is the service price for the product listed, and it includes the government charge and the service fee. It is not a standalone government fee. The free permit on arrival costs nothing, so any pre-arranged option is an optional extra for Andorran passport holders. 

When you weigh the Dubai visa cost for Andorra citizens against your plans, compare per-day value rather than headline price. A 30 Day Single at $143 and a 60 Day Single at $422 cover different stay lengths, and the multiple-entry products cost more because they allow repeat entries within their validity. Extension products also carry their own prices and depend on immigration approval. For a breakdown of what drives these numbers, see the Dubai visa cost breakdown. 

Dubai Visa Processing Time for Andorra Citizens 

Processing times on the product cards are estimates, not promises. They are: 

• 1–2 days: 7 Day Short Stay, 48 Hour Transit, 14 Day Business. 

• 3–4 days: 30 Day Single, 60 Day Single, 30 Day Multiple, 60 Day Multiple, 60 Day Inside A2A Visa Extension. 

• 4–5 days: 96 Hour Transit. 

• 15–30 days: 2 Yr Freelancer Visa. 

These estimates start once your application is complete and your documents are accepted. A blurry scan, missing page or name mismatch will slow things down, because the application may have to be corrected and resubmitted. Public holidays and immigration workloads can also affect timing. 

A practical rule for Andorran travellers is to apply early enough to absorb a delay. Because many Andorrans fly out of airports in neighbouring Spain or France, you should also build in time for getting there. Aim to hold your approved e-visa well before your departure date rather than the day before. 

Estimates do not equal an approval or an issue date. UAE immigration makes the final decision. 

Express Options for Andorran Travellers 

When your flight is close, the Dubai urgent visa service is the page to use. Express handling is meant for tight timelines, such as a rescheduled flight, a last-minute business trip or a late booking for a family visit. The cost and timing for express handling are shown before you pay. 

For a Dubai visa for Andorran citizens this usually matters less, because the free permit on arrival needs no lead time. Express processing is more relevant if you have chosen a pre-arranged e-visa and your dates have moved up. 

Dubai Visa for Andorra Passport Holders: Validity and Stay 

Validity and stay are often confused, and the mix-up can cause problems at the border. 

Validity is how long the visa can be used to enter the UAE. On the Andorra cards this ranges from 30 days to 2 years, depending on the product. 

Stay is how long you may remain after you enter. A 30 Day Single visa with 60 days of validity lets you enter within 60 days of issue, but the permitted stay after entry is 30 days. 

Entry type is separate again. Single-entry products allow one entry. Multiple-entry products allow repeat entries within the validity window, with each stay limited by the product’s stay period. 

For the free permit on arrival, the allowed stay is currently 30 days from your entry date. It is not a validity window you can use across several months. If you leave and return, the new entry receives its own assessment by immigration. 

A few cautions: 

• Do not assume a visit visa can always be extended. Extension depends on immigration approval. 

• Count your days from the date of entry, and treat the last day as the day you should already be preparing to leave. 

• If your onward flight leaves after your permit ends, change the flight or arrange an extension before the permit expires. 

Our guides to the Dubai single-entry visa and Dubai multiple-entry visa explain how entry type and stay interact. 

Dubai Entry Requirements for Andorra Passport Holders 

Whether you rely on the free permit or arrive with a pre-arranged e-visa, the same practical entry points apply. This section covers what an Andorran traveller should have ready. 

Passport. Carry the Andorran passport you used to apply, and check that its validity meets the six-month expectation. Biometric passports are standard for Andorran citizens, so make sure the chip and cover are in good condition. 

Return or onward travel. Immigration officers can ask about your plans. Keep your return or onward booking easy to show on your phone or on paper. For transit products, a confirmed onward ticket to a third country is a stated application requirement. 

Accommodation details. Have your hotel booking or the address of the family or friends you are staying with ready to show. 

Travel from Andorra. Andorra does not have a commercial airport of its own, so your journey to Dubai will start from an airport in a neighbouring country such as Spain or France, usually after a road transfer. Arrangements depend on your travel date, airline and connecting airport, so check current flight options before you finalise your itinerary. 

Carry digital and paper copies. If you applied for an e-visa, keep a printed copy and a saved copy on your phone. Make sure the name and passport number match the passport you are travelling on. 

Travellers who plan to use the free permit on arrival can still read the guide on getting a Dubai visa on arrival for the latest background on how the process works at the airport. 

Dubai Visa from Andorra la Vella and Other Parishes 

A common question is whether the parish where you live changes the process. It does not. The entry rules depend on your passport, and a pre-arranged e-visa is applied for online, so you do not need to visit a local office. What changes is how you plan the journey and gather documents. 

A traveller looking for a Dubai visa from Andorra la Vella will find the same options as someone living elsewhere in the country. Andorra la Vella is the capital, so many people hold their documents, bookings and passport renewals there. The same goes for anyone searching for a Dubai visa for Andorra la Vella residents: the rules follow the passport, not the address. If you want a Dubai tourist visa from Andorra la Vella, the application is the same online form. 

Dubai Tourist Visa from Escaldes-Engordany 

Escaldes-Engordany sits next to the capital, and its residents face the same situation. Someone looking for a Dubai visa from Escaldes-Engordany should hold an Andorran passport to use the free permit on arrival. A Dubai visa for Escaldes-Engordany residents with another nationality follows that nationality’s rule. Anyone wanting a pre-arranged option applies online using the same product list as everyone else. 

Dubai Visa for Encamp Residents 

The same applies in Encamp. If you are checking a Dubai visa from Encamp, a Dubai visa for Encamp residents, or a Dubai tourist visa from Encamp, the practical steps are identical: confirm which passport you hold, decide whether your stay fits the free 30-day permit, and apply online if you want a pre-arranged visa. 

For households in any parish, travelling as a family needs one extra check. Each traveller needs their own valid passport, and children’s passports and expiry dates should be checked separately. Applications are completed per traveller, so gather everyone’s documents at the same time. 

Dubai E Visa for Andorra Citizens: How to Check Your Status 

After you apply for a pre-arranged permit, you can follow progress online. The Dubai transit visa status page lets you check where your application stands using your application details. 

A Dubai e visa for Andorra citizens generally moves through these stages: documents received, specialist check, submission, and issue. If your status has not changed within the estimated window, check that your upload was accepted and that no correction is pending. 

When your e-visa arrives, review it straight away: 

• The name matches the passport exactly. 

• The passport number and date of birth are correct. 

• The visa type, entry type and stay period are what you ordered. 

If you spot an error, contact support before you travel. Fixing a wrong spelling in advance is far easier than dealing with it at the airport. Our guide to checking Dubai visa status explains the process in more detail. 

Dubai Visa Application for Andorra Citizens: Common Mistakes 

Most application problems are small and avoidable. These are the ones that come up most often. 

• Name mismatches between the passport, booking and application. 

• Cropped or glared passport scans where the bio page or signature is hard to read. 

• Photos that break the rules, such as backgrounds that are not plain, old photos, or filters. 

• Wrong product choice, for example buying a transit permit for a leisure trip. 

• Unconfirmed bookings such as hold reservations that are not accepted as confirmed. 

• Passport validity issues, including a passport close to expiry or without enough blank pages. 

• Mixing up nationality and residence by selecting Andorra as the passport country when the passport is from somewhere else. 

None of these guarantees a refusal, and following every step does not guarantee approval. UAE immigration decides each case, and refusals can happen for reasons applicants cannot always see. If an application is refused, read our guides on Dubai visa rejection and what to do next before you reapply or rebook. 

Practical Tips for Andorran Travellers Heading to Dubai 

A few habits make the whole process smoother, whichever route you choose. 

Decide your route early. Work out whether the free permit covers your plan. If it does, you can simply book and go. If not, choose a product that fits your stay and entry type before booking non-refundable flights. 

Match every document to the passport. Names, spellings and passport numbers should match exactly across your visa, tickets and bookings. 

Keep the passport you applied with. If you renew your passport between applying and travelling, the e-visa may no longer match your travel document. 

Plan your return. Add your permit end date to your calendar and book your return flight inside it. 

Keep support details handy. Specialists are reachable around the clock before and after you fly, which can help if a flight change or document question comes up. 

When you are ready to move ahead, you can explore Dubai visa options, check your application status, or consider express processing if your timeline is tight. Pick the route that matches your passport and your plans, and keep your documents consistent from first upload to boarding.