Moving to France from Andorra

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Andorra to France — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Andorra to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Andorra to France, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
13 ↓ 35% vs 2022

people moved from Andorra to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Andorra and France stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.6
FR
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AD
2.5
FR
4.7

Andorra generally does better on safety, though France leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AD
$5,519
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AD
36.3
FR
33.4

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AD
51.1
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AD
94.0%
FR
86.0%

Andorra performs better than France across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AD
3.7%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AD
$64,500
FR
$55,200

Andorra performs better than France across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AD
83.4 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AD
3.4
FR
3.1

France generally does better on family life, though Andorra leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Andorra and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter France without a visa.
France passport

France passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from France?

With 49.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, France can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Andorra and France.

Is France safe for expats?

Andorra generally does better on safety, though France leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Andorra.

How is healthcare in France compared to Andorra?

Andorra generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 36.3 in Andorra. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Andorra: 79).

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Andorra, the official language is Catalan.

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At a Glance

AD FR
Population 85,560 68,305,148
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages Catalan French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +376 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112