If you have moved to Andorra or are planning to, you will need to understand how to exchange your foreign driving licence, and to be realistic about the principality’s small size. Andorra is a microstate of around 80,000 people in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. It is not in the EU, although it uses the euro, and it runs its own driving-licence system (the permís de conduir) through the Andorran government’s mobility service. Residents are expected to exchange a foreign licence for an Andorran one, and the process is centralised and personal rather than high-volume.

This guide explains Andorra’s process honestly and points to the much larger neighbouring markets of Spain and France where most regional driving and work takes place.

Can You Drive in Andorra on a Foreign Licence?

Visitors can drive in Andorra on a valid foreign licence for a limited period, with an International Driving Permit where needed. Once you become an Andorran resident, you are expected to exchange your licence within the period set by the authorities.

Andorra’s Own System and Recognition

Andorra issues its own licences and recognises licences from many countries, including EU and EEA states, often allowing a test-free exchange after a validity check. Because Andorra is not in the EU, recognition follows its national rules and agreements rather than automatic EU mutual recognition, so confirm whether your specific country qualifies before you apply.

Residency, Deadlines, and the Neighbouring Markets

The deadline to exchange runs from when your residence begins, so keep evidence of that date. Many people who work in the region live or drive across the border, so it is worth understanding the Spanish and French systems too: both are EU countries with full EU licence recognition and established exchange routes for non-EU licences.

Documents You Will Need

• A completed application for licence exchange.
• Your original foreign driving licence.
• An official or certified translation where the licence is not in the local language.
• Proof of residence and legal stay, plus a passport or ID.
• Passport-style photographs and any required medical or eyesight certificate.
• Proof of payment of the fee.

Step-by-Step in Andorra

1. Confirm your country’s recognition status with the Andorran authorities.
2. Register your residence and gather proof of when it began.
3. Arrange a translation of your licence if needed.
4. Obtain any required medical or eyesight certificate.
5. Submit the application and fee to the mobility service and collect your Andorran licence.

Professional Drivers: Categories and Code 95

If you drive lorries (category C or C+E) or buses (category D) for a living, exchanging your car licence is only part of the picture. Professional driving also requires the right higher categories and, for most haulage and passenger work in Europe, the Certificate of Professional Competence shown as Code 95, plus periodic training and medical checks. Confirm how your professional qualifications transfer before relying on them for work.

Costs and Processing Times

Budget for the exchange fee in euros, plus translation, medical, and photo costs. A straightforward, test-free exchange is usually quick, though confirmation with your home country can add time.

Useful Official Sources

• The Andorran government mobility service for current rules and fees.
• The Spanish DGT and French ANTS for the neighbouring markets.
• Always confirm the latest requirements before you apply.

Quick Summary

1. Andorra is a microstate with its own licence and recognition rules.
2. Confirm whether your country qualifies for a test-free exchange.
3. Register residence, prepare documents, and any translations.
4. Apply to the mobility service and pay the fee.
5. Keep the Spanish and French systems in view for regional driving.