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Andorra customs: allowances, documents and queues
Andorra is not part of the European Union or its customs union. Going in is usually quick; coming back into Spain, Spanish customs checks what you carry and applies limits to your shopping. Here is what to know before your trip.
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The road right now
The status of each stretch of the route, from the open data of the Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) and Mobilitat Andorra. We check it too before every departure.
Route El Prat → AndorraChecking…
- 0–45 km
Leaving Barcelona
C-31 · B-23 · AP-7 · C-16Checking… - 45–135 km
Manresa, Berga and the Cadí
C-16 · Cadí tunnelChecking… - 135–186 km
Cerdanya and La Seu d’Urgell
C-16 · N-260 · N-145Checking… - 186–228 km
Inside Andorra
CG-1 · CG-2 · CG-3 · CG-4Checking…
Guidance from official sources; it may lag behind reality. From 1 November to 15 May, winter equipment is compulsory on every road in Andorra. Sources: Catalan Traffic Service (SCT) · Mobilitat Andorra
Where the border is
From Barcelona you enter Andorra at the CG-1 border by the Runer river, between La Seu d’Urgell and Sant Julià de Lòria. The Spanish side is the La Farga de Moles customs post. It is the border we cross on every transfer: we do not go to France, so the Pas de la Casa border is not part of our routes.
Entering Andorra you show your documents if asked. Leaving for Spain, the Guardia Civil and customs may check the vehicle and luggage, and this is where the queues form.
Planner
What time should we pick you up?
Tell us where you leave from, where you are going and when your flight or train departs. We suggest a pick-up time based on the worst case: a Sunday in season, a queue at the border and check-in.
Recommended pick-up
12:25
- Expected arrival between 15:15 and 16:00.
- Driving: 169 to 194 min (200 km).
- Border (leaving Andorra) and traffic margin: 5–20 min.
- Airport margin: 120 min before the flight.
An estimate based on driving times without traffic plus a careful margin. Not official data: no public source publishes waiting times at the Andorran border.
What you can bring: the allowances
Allowances are per person and per trip, and under-17s have no tobacco or alcohol allowance. The border section on this page has the full table for tobacco, alcohol, coffee, perfume and other goods, with a link to the official 2026 leaflet. Anything above the allowance must be declared at customs.
If you carry 10,000 euros or more in cash, EU rules require you to declare it when entering or leaving the EU. If in doubt about a specific product, ask customs before you buy.
Documents
Every traveller needs a valid document: ID card or passport for EU citizens and a passport for everyone else, with the relevant visa. If you need a Schengen visa, make sure it is double or multiple entry, because you re-enter the EU on the way back. Minors travelling without their parents carry their own document and a signed authorisation.
When queues build up and how to plan your return
Queues leaving Andorra build up on Sunday afternoons, at the end of long weekends and on the busiest shopping days. If you are going back for a flight or train, leave with a margin: the planner on our return pages, such as Andorra to Barcelona Airport or Andorra to Lleida station, helps you set the pick-up time.
On a private transfer, the driver knows the crossing and carries the vehicle documents; you only need the travellers’ documents and your shopping to hand. If you expect to shop more than planned, leave room by adding an extra suitcase when booking.
The border
Entering Andorra and coming back: what to know
Andorra is not in the European Union: there is a customs post on the CG-1 (Riu Runer, 848 m), between La Seu d’Urgell and Sant Julià de Lòria. Going in is usually quick; coming back, there are queues on Sunday afternoons and at the end of long weekends.
Coming back to Spain (allowances per person)
Under-17s have no tobacco or alcohol allowance. Anything above the allowance must be declared at customs.
| Tobacco | 300 cigarettes, or 150 cigarillos, or 75 cigars, or 400 g of rolling tobacco |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1.5 l over 22%, or 3 l under 22%, or 5 l of wine |
| Coffee and tea | 1 kg of coffee; 200 g of tea |
| Perfume | 75 g of perfume and 375 ml of eau de toilette |
| Other goods | Up to €900 (manufactured) and €300 (agricultural) |
Going in
- A valid ID card or passport for every passenger, children included.
- If you need a Schengen visa, it must be double or multiple entry: you re-enter the EU on the way back.
- Minors travelling without their parents: their own document and a signed authorisation.
- From 1 November to 15 May, winter equipment is compulsory on every road in Andorra; with snow, colour phases set speed limits.
Source: official 2026 allowances leaflet from Andorra Turisme · checked on 27-10-2026
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What the price includes
Cancelling between 24 hours and the minimum notice (3 hours; 8 hours at weekends, on public holidays and their eves) may incur a charge; below the minimum, the booking can no longer be cancelled. Extras requested on the spot (more waiting, more luggage, stops) are agreed with the driver before setting off. The service is provided by QuickPickups; card payment takes place on the bank’s secure page.
- Fixed priceYou see it before paying, tolls included, and it does not change with traffic, the route or the border.
- Meet and greetYour driver waits at arrivals or at your door, with a sign showing your name.
- Flight trackingIf your flight lands early or late, we move the pick-up without you having to tell us.
- Free waiting time60 minutes at the airport from the actual landing time and 15 minutes at hotels and other addresses.
- Your luggage, countedThe suitcases you enter when booking. Ski bags are added as special luggage, with their price shown.
- Child seatsOn request, for a small supplement. Compulsory below 135 cm; your driver brings them.
- Free cancellationWith 24 hours’ notice or more, with a full refund.
- Online payment and invoiceYou pay by card on the secure payment page and receive a VAT invoice.
- Licensed and insuredAuthorised vehicle with driver (VTC) and mandatory passenger insurance.
- Instant prices for groupsVehicles for up to 8 passengers. Up to 32 people with an instant price: groups of more than 8 travel in several vehicles leaving at the same time; larger groups, message us.
Frequently asked questions
How many cigarettes can I bring from Andorra to Spain?
Per person aged 17 or over: 300 cigarettes, or 150 cigarillos, or 75 cigars, or 400 g of smoking tobacco, according to the official 2026 allowances leaflet. See the table on this page.
Is there customs on the way into Andorra?
Yes, but entering is usually quick. Checks and queues are mainly on the way back into Spain.
When are the border queues longest?
On Sunday afternoons, at the end of long weekends and in peak shopping periods. If you have a flight or train, leave with a margin.
Do children have an allowance?
Under-17s have no tobacco or alcohol allowance. For other goods, check the official leaflet.
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- Fixed price per vehicle, no meter, no surprises
- Tolls and parking included
- Free waiting: 60 min at the airport, 30 min at the cruise port and Sants station, 15 min at any other address
- Real-time flight tracking
- Meet & greet: driver with a name sign at arrivals
- Luggage help, no card surcharge
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