Andorra la Vella, the country’s capital, is the highest capital city in Europe, at about 1,023 meters above sea level.
The Principality of Andorra
AndorraSouthern Europe-3:00Hours behind the UAE
About the Country
General Information
National Identity
Official Language(s)Catalan
National CurrencyEuro (EUR)
National Day(s)8 September (National Day of Our Lady of Meritxell)
Capitals
Political / Administrative CapitalAndorra la Vella
Economic CapitalAndorra la Vella
Cultural CapitalAndorra la Vella
Transport & Connectivity
Flight Duration from the UAE≈ 10 h (≈ 7 h flight to Barcelona + ≈ 3 h by road)
No airport; direct flights to Barcelona
Primary AirportNone (nearest airport: Andorra–La Seu d’Urgell Airport, Spain)
Primary PortNone (landlocked)
Geography
Land Area-
Length of the Coastline0 km (landlocked)
Highest PointComa Pedrosa (2,946 m)
Primary Inland Water Body / RiverValira River (main river)
Engolasters Lake (largest natural lake)
ClimateTemperate mountain climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers
Border Countries
FranceSpain
2Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
Andorra has no airport because of its mountainous terrain, so travelers mainly enter by road from Spain or France.
Andorra is the only country in the world where Catalan is the sole official language.
Despite its small size, Andorra has more than 80 glacial lakes and mountain ponds.
Andorra has a rare political system with two joint heads of state: the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France.
Andorra’s parliament traces its roots to the Council of the Land, established in 1419, making it one of Europe’s oldest parliaments.
Although Andorra is not a member of the European Union, it officially uses the euro and cannot issue its own banknotes.
Tourism plays a major role in Andorra’s economy. Visitors come for skiing in winter and mountain activities in summer.
The Falles of Saint John is one of Andorra’s best-known festivals. Participants spin burning torches through the streets, and UNESCO recognized the tradition in 2015.
Andorra has relatively low personal income tax. Net income below about $28,000 is exempt, while the highest tax rate is 10%.
Although Andorra is independent, it has no standing army. Under a 1993 treaty, France and Spain must consult with Andorra if its borders or sovereignty are threatened.
Andorra has a high life expectancy, averaging approximately 84.2 years in 2024.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
GDP, current prices-USD Billions
Real GDP growth-Annual percent change (%)
GDP per capita, current prices-USD per capita
Population-Millions of people
General government gross debt-% of GDP
Income levelWorld Bank classification-
Economic Comparison
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Foreign Trade
No data available for this section yet.
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. The Most Reverend Dr. Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat
Since May 2025
H.E. Xavier Espot Zamora
Since May 2019
H.E. Imma Tor Faus
Since May 2023
H.E. Dr. Ramon Llados Bernaus
Since May 2023
H.E. Jordi Torres Falco
Since May 2023
H.E. Conxita Marsol Riart
Since May 2023
Political Summary
Political System
Parliamentary Constitutional Diarchy
The Co-Princes have limited powers; real executive authority lies with the Head of Government (Prime Minister) and the unicameral parliament (General Council, 28 seats).
Ruling Party
Democrats for Andorra (DA): Centre-right (since 2019)
Main Opposition Force(s)
Concord: Left-wing (the largest opposition party)Social Democratic Party (PS): Centre-leftCommitted Citizens (CC): CentreAction for Andorra (ACCIO): CentreAndorra Forward (AE): Right-wing
Next Presidential Election
Not applicable (the heads of state are the sitting President of France and the Bishop of Urgell)
Next Legislative Election
Spring 2027
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
42Organizations
16Member
0Founding Member
4Partner, Observer or Participant
22Not a Member
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Official websites of the respective organizations
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | Andorra | UAE |
|---|
No index matches.
Bilateral Relations
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations23 Sep 200818 years of relations
UAE Ambassador
No Accredited AmbassadorForeign Ambassador
No Accredited AmbassadorLast Updated: October 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Passenger Flights
EYEtihad Airways0
EKEmirates0
FZflydubai0
G9Air Arabia0
Cargo Flights
October 2026 figures0Total Weekly Cargo Flights
EYEtihad Cargo0
EKEmirates SkyCargo0
Last Updated: October 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andorra Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin Andorra | - | - | - | - |
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | - | - |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 28 Jul 2015.Entered into force on 1 Aug 2017. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 28 Jul 2015.Entered into force on 1 Aug 2017. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | - | - |
Ratified— Signed and entered into force
Signed— Signed, but entry into force or ratification is pending
Not Signed— No signed agreement exists
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to Andorra | Total Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - |
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.E. Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al ShamsiNon-Resident UAE Ambassador to AndorraMar2024
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsJul2015
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Xavier Espot ZamoraPrime Minister of AndorraDec2023
- H.E. Xavier Espot ZamoraPrime Minister of AndorraJan2022
- H.E. Jordi Torres FalcoMinister of Tourism and Telecommunications of AndorraJan2022
- H.E. Maria Ubach FontMinister of Foreign Affairs of AndorraJan2022
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
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Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
-Non-oil trade partner of the UAE
-Source of UAE imports
-Destination for UAE exports
-Destination for UAE re‑exports
Key Trade Commodities
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Foreign Direct Investment Flows
FDI Inflows (Into the UAE)-
FDI Outflows (UAE Abroad)-
Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Andorran Companies in the UAE
- -
Major UAE Companies in Andorra
DP World-
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Joint Business Council(s)-
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: October 2026Source: Internal Research